Growth Manager

FirstRand; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Growth Manager to assume full responsibility for the regional strategy and growth activities. The ideal candidate will have a BCom or Bachelor’s Degree and sales experience across various distribution channels. Responsibilities include driving insurance sales and collaborating with stakeholders to identify growth opportunities, along with monitoring sales performance. Opportunities to innovate and challenge oneself in a dynamic environment await the right candidate.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

A challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Senior candidate required for this role.
• Preferably have a Key Individual (KI) advantage.

Responsibilities

• Grow insurance sales focusing on non-FNB customers.
• Monitor and manage post-sales submission system issues.
• Prepare monthly performance reports on Open Market campaigns.

Skills

Sales experience with different distribution channels

Relationship management experience

Education

BCom / Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description: To assume full responsibility and accountability for the regional strategy and growth activities of the Channel.

To build sustainable key relationships across all channels, product houses and segments.

Hello Future Growth Manager, Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Life Assurance, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for growth of insurance sales, with a focus on non‑FNB customers, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the data analytics team and other customer‑facing teams to identify sales growth opportunities.
• Conceptualise always‑on and proof‑of‑concept campaigns for implementation in different sales environments to meet and exceed target.
• Take responsibility and accountability for launching and driving new Open Market products into channels by making sure that all key stakeholders are aligned to ensure smooth roll‑out.
• Ensure compliance requirements for sales channels are in line with standards set and approved by the governance community.
• Develop close working relationships with product team, compliance, QA and relevant campaign managers.
• Monitor, identify and manage post‑sales submission system issues and correct whilst ensuring minimal loss to the business and customer.
• Prepare a monthly pack to present to the relevant forums on performance of Open Market campaigns and action and activities to drive better conversion and take‑up.
• Track and monitor sales and budget on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Track and influence leads composition with the analytics team to improve on customer penetration and improve response rates.
• Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress.
• Comply with governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements.
• Track, control and influence sales activities with the specific aim to increase sales efficiencies of the team.
• Influence and share thoughts on ideal standards and benchmarks for measuring successful campaign execution. Monitor costs / benefits per campaign / channel.
• Improve business decisions by providing accurate and reliable business intelligence (information) together with analysing trends and data.
• Ensure timeous, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with channels.

Qualifications

• Senior candidate.
• BCom / Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Sales experience with different distribution channels.
• KI – Key Individual – Advantageous.
• Relationship management experience.

Benefits

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile.
• Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Adaptable and curious.
• Motivated and takes initiative.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfil this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below: 19/01/26.