Partnership Manager - Purpose Lending - Home Improvement Finance

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Stellenbosch seeks an energetic individual to strengthen partnerships in home improvement lending solutions. Applicants must have 3-5 years of sales experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. Ideal candidates will be adaptable and have knowledge in embedded finance solutions. Join a company committed to diversity and excellence in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sales experience in home improvement or point of sale lending.
• 3–5 years of experience in partnership and stakeholder management.
• 1–2 years of client service experience in a retail or banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with home improvement stakeholders.
• Drive business growth and enhance home improvement lending solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and influence decision-makers.

Skills

Communications Skills

Decision making skills

Influencing Skills

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Presentation Skills

Reporting Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

Honours Degree in Commerce

Job description

Overview

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Purpose Statement Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with external home improvement stakeholders to drive business growth and enhance home improvement lending solutions.

Experience

Min:

• 3–5 years of sales experience in home improvement, and/or point of sale lending, demonstrating strong business development and revenue growth capabilities.
• 3–5 years of experience in partnership and stakeholder management, including engagement, interaction, and relationship-building with key external and internal stakeholders.
• 1–2 years of client service experience in a retail, financial services, or banking environment, ensuring excellent customer experience and resolution of inquiries.
• 1–2 years of operational management experience within retail, financial services, or banking, focusing on process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, influence key decision-makers, and drive strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Thrives in dynamic and evolving environments, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to change management.

Ideal:

• Previous experience in Home Improvement lending industry

Qualifications

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Honours Degree in Commerce

Knowledge

Min:

• Knowledge of embedded or point-of-sale finance solutions (features, benefits, processes required, and channels used to sell these products).
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge and awareness of industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to provide relevant support to the team.

Ideal:

• Knowledge of Capitec systems and sales channels.
• Knowledge of Capitec operational and support structures.
• A good knowledge of processes and procedures pertaining to Home Improvement and finance solutions within these industries.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Influencing Skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Presentation Skills
• Reporting Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.