MFC Sales Leader

Old Mutual; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Potchefstroom is seeking a Sales Leader to manage a team of 15-20 agents and drive sales strategies. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 certificate, at least 3 years of sales experience in insurance, and must be FAIS compliant. Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating local marketing, and building customer relationships. This role emphasizes professionalism, integrity, and a customer-centric approach. Opportunities for training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• RE5 is an advantage.
• A valid driver’s license and own car required.
• Clear criminal and credit check necessary.
• Minimum of 3 years sales experience in insurance.
• FAIS compliance required (experience in product categories A and B1).
• Proven computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales & expense budget for the sales team.
• Responsible for the distribution strategy of products.
• Accountable for local marketing.
• Create coordinated sales opportunities.
• Build relationships with key contacts.
• Ensure delivery of customer value.
• Manage and train sales agents.

Skills

Building Trust

Change Management

Client Needs Assessments

Commercial Acumen

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Direct Selling

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Strengthening Customer Relationships

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) certificate

RE5 certificate

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The role of a Sales Leader is one that demands utmost professionalism, integrity and a customer-centric approach. A Sales Leader commands the respect and trust of those customers who are entrusting their and their families financial futures to them.

The role calls for formal in-house training and continuous development. The completion of the prescribed Regulatory exams are preferred but not compulsory as this role sits in a non-advice giving environment.

As a Sales Leader with Old Mutual, you will represent the ideals and values to which the company has subscribed for over 178 years – Integrity, Professionalism, Customer-first.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets.
• Responsible for distribution strategy of products within a branch.
• Accountable for local marketing.
• Identifies & creates coordinated sales opportunities.
• Responsible for external networking & relationship building with key door openers.
• Ensures delivery of customer value.
• Manages, develops, appoints & trains sales agents.
• Responsible for 15-20 sales agents

Requirements

• A Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• RE5 an advantage
• A valid driver’s license and own car
• A clear criminal and credit check
• A minimum of 3 years sales experience in insurance
• Must be FAIS compliant (experience required in product categories A and B1)
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal

Skills

Building Trust, Change Management, Client Needs Assessments, Commercial Acumen, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Executing Plans, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Software, Strengthening Customer Relationships, Upselling

Competencies

Builds Effective Teams, Builds Networks, Business Insight, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively, Customer Focus, Drives Results, Ensures Accountability

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date

23 January 2026, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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