Relationship Manager (Gqeberha)

Santam Insurance; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Santam Insurance in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Relationship Manager to drive retention and profitable growth of broker portfolios. You will develop and manage strong relationships with intermediaries and internal partners, promote new business, and service existing accounts to meet regional targets.

The role requires expertise in short-term insurance, broker management, and sales, with a focus on CPM commercial business and a proactive growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification
• Insurance-related qualification (NQF Level 5)
• FAIS compliant
• Regulatory Exam compliant
• At least 3 years personal lines and 5 years commercial experience, including Agri
• Operational experience managing a large portfolio of broker business
• Good operational experience regarding CPM commercial business
• Sales experience in the short-term insurance sector
• Experience maintaining and growing a profitable commercial and personal insurance portfolio

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow assigned broker portfolios through strong broker relationships
• Promote new business and service existing accounts as a proactive relationship manager
• Support regional sales strategy and targets
• Identify growth opportunities and new brokers
• Analyze broker performance and report insights at regional meetings
• Manage people (Service Consultant) and coordinate with internal partners

Skills

Relationship management

Broker relations

Sales & selling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Business acumen

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Matric

NQF Level 5 Insurance

FAIS compliance

Regulatory Exam compliant

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This career opportunity is available at Santam for a Relationship Manager who will be based in Port Elizabeth.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

The Relationship Manager will be responsible for the retention and profitable growth of allocated broker portfolios through developing and managing strong relationships with intermediaries and internal business partners. Promoting new and maintaining existing business by serving as a proactive relationship manager for assigned accounts.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

• Supporting Santam sales strategy and business plan in line with regional targets
• Establishing and managing strong relationships with brokers, including business managers
• Growth and profitability of allocated broker portfolio
• Working with brokers to develop business plans and grow business
• Identifying new brokers and business growth opportunities
• Maintaining awareness of competition and market information
• Facilitating the sales process and ensuring brokers engage through the correct channels
• Facilitating the sale of quotes
• Monthly analysis of figures down to broker level
• Reporting at Broker Services regional meetings
• People management (Service Consultant)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric qualification
• Insurance-related qualification (NQF Level 5)
• FAIS compliant
• Regulatory Exam compliant
• At least 3 years personal lines and 5 years commercial experience, including Agri
• Operational experience managing a large portfolio of broker business
• Good operational experience regarding CPM commercial business
• Sales experience in the short-term insurance sector
• Experience maintaining and growing a profitable commercial and personal insurance portfolio

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Technical short-term insurance product knowledge
• Technical underwriting knowledge
• People management experience
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis processes and statistics
• Business skills
• Negotiation
• Selling
• Conflict management skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Deciding and initiating action
• Client service orientation
• Building networks and relationships
• Influencing
• Applying expertise and technology
• Problem solving
• Planning and organising
• Supporting change
• Performing under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Enterprising and commercial thinking
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Analysing
• Business insight
• Interpersonal savvy
• Decision quality
• Plans and aligns

WHO WE ARE:

Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. As a large, diversified, and expanding company, we are committed to transformation and growth. While our headquarters are in South Africa, we are rapidly extending our presence into emerging markets across Africa and Asia.
With a client base of over 1 million policyholders, Santam serves individuals, commercial enterprises, specialist business owners, and institutions—including 80 of the Top 100 companies listed on the JSE. Our commitment to Insurance, Good and Proper goes beyond just providing cover—we offer peace of mind, ensuring our clients can focus on living in the moment, not worrying about the unexpected. Because at Santam, we believe the freedom to seize every day is worth protecting.
People drive our business, and we are committed to attracting the best talent, whether for permanent roles or short-term opportunities.
Santam is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including persons with disabilities. We are dedicated to neuro-inclusivity and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our recruitment process

Onboarding

You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

Our recruitment process

Advertise

Step 1

Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.

Our recruitment process

Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process

Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process

Telephonic screening

Step 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process

Your interview

Step 5

We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot!

Our recruitment process

Assessment

Step 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.

Our recruitment process

Step 7

Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process

Onboarding

Step 8

You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

Our recruitment process

Advertise

Step 1

Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.

Our recruitment process

Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process

Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process

Telephonic screening

Step 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process

Your interview

Step 5

We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot!

Our recruitment process

Assessment

Step 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.

Our recruitment process

Step 7

Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process

Onboarding

Step 8

You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

TIPS & TRICKS

Getting ready for your interview

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