Branch Host - Mthatha

Sanlam Limited; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam is seeking a motivated sales professional to promote their financial products in a branch setting. The role involves delivering exceptional client service, ensuring compliance, and driving sales growth. Join a supportive team with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career growth

Ongoing training and development programs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in sales or marketing, preferably in insurance.

Responsibilities

• Promote Sanlam Retail Mass products and enhance market share.
• Responsible for retail branch sales delivery and client retention.
• Plan and report monthly on sales and service activities.

Skills

Client service skills

Sales and cross-selling strategies

Analytical skills

Technological proficiency

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Matric

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About Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM)

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited, is one of the top financial services providers in South Africa's entry-level and emerging middle market.

SDM aims to understand clients' unique needs and offers a wide range of simple, affordable financial solutions, including funeral insurance, education savings, life cover, and personal accident plans.

Governance and Management

According to the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. This cluster focuses on retail products and group schemes.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Promote Sanlam Retail Mass (SRM) products and increase market share through sound financial advice and high client service levels in a Branch setting.
2. Create opportunities for client optimization and cross-selling of value-added services.
3. Responsible for retail branch sales delivery, in-branch client service, and client retention.
4. Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
5. Plan and report monthly on sales and service activities in the branch.
6. Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and develop effective engagement tactics to build and maintain relationships.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• At least 1 year of experience in sales or marketing; experience within insurance branches is advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Client service skills
• Sales and cross-selling strategies
• Knowledge of the insurance landscape, including regulatory requirements
• Understanding of insurance products (advantageous)
• Target-driven attitude
• Analytical skills
• Technological proficiency
• Selling and influencing skills
• Critical thinking
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

Why Join Us

We offer a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, opportunities for career growth, a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and development programs. Join us to build a successful career and develop lasting relationships.

Additional Information

We recognize your aspirations for career and personal development. Sanlam Group provides numerous growth opportunities across its various business clusters, including Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, MiWay, and the Group Office.

Application Process and Diversity

The shortlisting process begins after the application deadline. The duration depends on the number of applicants and manager availability. We are committed to transformation, diversity, and inclusion, and our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered during selection.