District Branch Manager

Datafin IT Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Financial Services provider is looking for a vibrant District Branch Manager to lead their Sales Advisor Division in Centurion. Responsibilities include appointing and managing Sales Managers, executing marketing strategies, and handling daily operations. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, RE5 certification preferred, and at least 4 years of experience in Funeral Insurance. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ proven work experience in Funeral Insurance.
• Admin office work and Customer Service experience required.
• Must have a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Appoint and manage a team of Sales Managers.
• Plan and execute marketing strategies.
• Achieve recruitment and sales performance criteria.
• Manage daily business operations and provide necessary training to Salespeople.
• Compile weekly reports on debt control.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Time management

Computer proficiency

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or similar qualification

RE5 Certification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

A reputable Financial Services provider urgently seeks a vibrant & highly self-driven District Branch Manager to join its Sales Advisor Division Department in Centurion. You will be responsible for appointing and managing a team of Sales Managers, planning and executing marketing strategies while managing daily business operations. The ideal candidate will require Grade 12 or similar qualification, preferably have RE5 Certification and at least 4 years’ proven work experience Funeral Insurance.

DUTIES

• Appoint and manage a team of selected Sales Managers with experience as per the requirements of the company.
• Plan and execute marketing strategies and tactics based on the requirements of the company.
• Achieve the minimum performance criteria agreed upon in terms of recruitment of Sales Managers, Agents, policy sales and retention ratios.
• Manage poor performance and implement processes to achieve targets set per district.
• Render services timeously, having due regard to the nature of such services, ensuring no breaches or failures to comply with any law, including FAIS, the Long-Term Insurance Act and any applicable data privacy legislation.
• Meet regularly with the Executive Sales and National Manager: Sales for purposes of discussing, monitoring, and measuring the performance of the Sales Network under your management.
• Assist Sales Managers to open private facilities. and manage the relationship with the designated person at the private facility.
• Manage daily business operations to ensure that all administration issues are met daily.
• Ensure that all Salespeople under the District Branch Manager receive the necessary training, possess the relevant knowledge, competency, and proficiency to advise clients appropriately.
• Debt Control and Management of negative movements on commission statements: Compile weekly reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or similar qualification is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is essential.
• Additional Language(s) will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 4 years’ proven work experience Funeral Insurance.
• Admin office work and Customer Service experience.
• Additional experience in the Financial Services Industry will be beneficial.
• Computer proficiency to work effectively with certain assessment tools or software.
• Experience with MS Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook are required.
• Must have a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute.
• RE5 (desirable).

ATTRIBUTES

• Ensure that clients/staff are addressed in a professional, helpful, and friendly manner.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Be self‑motivated, work independently and as part of a team.
• Adhere to deadlines and be able to work under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative and be proactive.
• Well‑developed organisational skills.