HEAD of DISTRIBUTION

Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is urgently seeking a qualified Head of Distribution to lead their marketing efforts in investment products. This pivotal role involves developing sales strategies, managing a dynamic sales team, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a solid financial background and extensive experience in the investment sector. If you're ready to take on a leadership position in a collaborative environment and drive success in wealth management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in marketing and distributing CIS investment products.
• Experience managing a sales team for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for funds and services.
• Monitor and manage the distribution team's performance.
• Service clients and set up events to achieve sales objectives.

Skills

Marketing CIS investment products

Sales team management

Communication skills

Education

Financial degree (BBA, B.Bus.Sc)

CFP or CFA designation

Job description

Head of Distribution, International Financial Services Group, Cape Town, South Africa.

POSITION INFO :

Our client, a renowned International and national Wealth management Group is URGENTLY seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Head of Distribution to be based in Cape Town.

PLEASE NOTE :

• A benchmarked CTC Salary Package of R1.2M – R1.5M per annum is on offer.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS :

• At minimum a Financial degree (BBA, B.Bus.Sc) with a CFP or CFA designation as a bonus.
• At least 7+ years’ experience in marketing and distributing CIS investment products.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing a sales team.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• In close collaboration with the Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, investment team, and distribution team, the candidate will be required to:
• Widely communicate and market the various strategies of Company funds to existing and prospective clients.
• Develop a sales strategy for Company suite of funds and private client services.
• Develop and meet defined sales targets.
• Create measurement criteria for managing the distribution team.
• Monitor and manage the performance of the distribution team.
• Set up client events and meetings to achieve sales objectives.
• Service clients.
• Contribute positively to the culture.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in the Cape Town Environs).
• By applying for this vacancy, you give us consent to use your personal information as per POPIA. Should you withhold your consent and/or withdraw your consent before our client has started and/or completed processing your personal information, our client will be unable to conduct pre-employment or pre-contractual background screening which may render your application for the job position incomplete. This may result in your application being unsuccessful.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with our client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been successful.
• This is an Equal opportunity role “Open-to-all” designations.
• Our client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE SUITABLE TO YOU, PLEASE FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.