Regional Sales Leader – Short-Term Insurance Growth

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Regional Head of Sales for a short-term insurance client based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead and grow the regional sales portfolio, drive premium growth, and strengthen broker and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a commerce/insurance-related degree, RE5, at least 8 years in short-term insurance and 5 years in sales leadership, with strong knowledge of FAIS, POPIA and TCF, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Marketing, Insurance or related field.
• RE5 qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable premium growth and achieve regional sales targets.
• Lead, develop, coach and performance-manage regional sales teams to maximise productivity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and strategic partners.
• Ensure underwriting quality and adherence to risk appetite and governance requirements.
• Monitor regional profitability through effective loss ratio and portfolio management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, TCF and POPIA.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, finance and operations to optimise service delivery.
• Analyse regional performance trends and implement strategic initiatives to improve results.

Skills

Broker/intermediary management

Regulatory knowledge (FAIS/POPIA/TCF)

Underwriting principles knowledge

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Commerce/Marketing or Insurance

RE5

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Regional Head of Sales for a short-term insurance client based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead and grow the regional sales portfolio, drive premium growth, and strengthen broker and client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a commerce/insurance-related degree, RE5, at least 8 years in short-term insurance and 5 years in sales leadership, with strong knowledge of FAIS, POPIA and TCF, and a willingness to travel.