Sales Leader, Financial Services (Africa)

Old Mutual South Africa; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a seasoned sales leader in the North West region to manage a branch's sales team, drive profitability, and lead distribution strategy. The role requires FAIS compliance, strong budgeting, and the ability to build key external relationships to deliver customer value.

The successful candidate will oversee marketing initiatives, identify sales opportunities, and coach advisors to meet annual targets, with a focus on governance and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Gr12 (Matric) and FAIS approved Qualification.
• FAIS Compliant.
• Product category experience 1.3/1.5/1.20.
• Previous managerial experience essential.
• Knowledge and exposure to Group Schemes advantageous.
• (Internal) Successful completion of MODP.
• (External) Managerial qualification - advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the organisation's sales function to meet business requirements.
• Manages a large-sized team of advisors to develop, maintain, and leverage relationships with prospective and existing clients to stimulate and manage demand for financial products and services.
• 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 advisors.

Skills

People management

Sales strategy

Budgeting

Networking

FAIS compliance

Education

Grade 12

FAIS approved qualification

Job description

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a seasoned sales leader in the North West region to manage a branch's sales team, drive profitability, and lead distribution strategy. The role requires FAIS compliance, strong budgeting, and the ability to build key external relationships to deliver customer value.

The successful candidate will oversee marketing initiatives, identify sales opportunities, and coach advisors to meet annual targets, with a focus on governance and strategic execution.