Field Sales Manager

Lezcorpion; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sales firm in East London is seeking a Field Sales Manager to drive sales and manage a team of Independent Contractors. Candidates should have at least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the insurance sector. The role involves focusing on government and private sales initiatives. This position offers a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and a clear growth path.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience in the insurance sector.
• Minimum 1 year as a Sales Manager managing a team.
• Completed FSB Regulatory exam is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in government and private companies.
• Manage company vehicle for marketing activities.
• Ensure sales teams meet agreed-upon targets.

Skills

Building trust with Independent Contractors

Negotiation skills

Sales experience in the insurance sector

Interpersonal skills

Education

Matric or equivalent qualification

Sales and/or Marketing Management qualifications

Tools

Joomla

Finance Management

Data Networking

Job description

Overview

Description

Job Title Field Sales Manager

Location East London

Salary FSM

Reporting to Business Development Manager

Reporting staff Team of Independent Contractors

Type of Position Permanent

Working hours Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 16h30; Alternate Saturdays from 09h00 12h30

Key Responsibilities

• Grow Scorpion sales in government and private companies focusing on those that allow salary deductions. This entails appointment setting worksite marketing and other related activities.
• Manage the company vehicle to transport Independent Contractors and deliver Scorpion equipment for Stop Order marketing.
• Ensure sales teams meet and exceed agreed-upon sales targets monthly
• Drive recruitment training and support to keep 90% of Independent Contractors monthly ensuring a strong sales team.
• Ensure Independent Contractors follow all rules in the FAIS and other business requirements promoting TCF principles.
• Foster a culture of treating customers fairly ensuring that all ethical and in the best interests of the customers.

Requirements

• Education Matric or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant Sales and / or Marketing Management qualifications will be an advantage
• Experience At least 3 years of sales experience in the insurance sector.
• At least 1 year as a Sales Manager managing a team of Independent Contractors
• A strong track record of working within the stop order market.
• Skilled in building trust with ICs and motivating them to meet targets
• A completed FSB Regulatory exam will be an advantage
• Personal Attributes: Honest reliable customer-focused and good with people
• Pre-requisite Competencies: Analytical detail-oriented with strong negotiation networking leadership and presentation skills.
• Other Competencies: A track record of quality sales and evidence of being results driven; Good communication skills; Good interpersonal skills; Good customer service orientation; Proven ability to build teams and maintain team cohesion; Proven ability to organize coordinate and provide training coaching and counseling for sales agents / representatives supervisors and junior management; Good management and leadership skills including compliance to FAIS and other regulatory and good governance requirements
• Other: Must be willing to travel often; Applicants must relocate at their own cost; Have a valid driver's license and a Public Drivers Permit (PDP); Clear criminal record is of vital importance

Application and Contact Details

To apply for this position send in your updated CV.

Contact Person: Thembi Tambani

Reference Number: SLP-040 / 25

Closing Date: Tuesday 09 September 2025

Employment Equity

The companys intention is to promote equity through filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully an indication of race gender and disability status is required on your application. Please note that the employment of family relatives is strictly prohibited.

In the event of no internal applications having been received external applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

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Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

Commision

EE Position

Location

East London

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Joomla,Finance Management,Access,Agriculture,Bar,Data Networking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1