Sales Manager

Ninety One; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninety One SA Retail team seeks a seasoned sales professional to drive retail SA unit trust and offshore Ninety One fund sales, mainly in Gauteng, via 3rd party distributors and the Ninety One IP platform.

You will manage servicing and sales for Financial Advisors, Life and bank channels, LISP platform BDMs, Private Bank Wealth managers and multi-managers, upholding the Code of Ethics and compliance. Cape Town base with travel to Johannesburg and Pretoria.'

Qualifications

• BCom. or CFA or Unit Trust related qualifications.
• Minimum 7–10 years’ industry experience.
• Willingness to be assessed against performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Drive retail SA unit trust and offshore Ninety One fund sales predominantly in the Gauteng region to 3rd party distributors and through Ninety One IP platform.
• Manage servicing and sales for clients including Financial Advisors, Life and bank tied agency channels, LISP platform BDMs, Private Bank Wealth managers and Multi managers.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics, related policies and compliance requirements within Ninety One.
• Preference to be based in our Cape Town office with regular travel to our Johannesburg and Pretoria offices.

Skills

Relationship building

Results driven

Client-focused

Collaborative

Investment markets interest

Education

BCom or equivalent

CFA

Unit Trust qualifications

Job description

Ninety One is South Africa’s largest investment manager and the only one with a global presence. The firm has 22 offices across 15 countries on five continents and manages R3.9 trillion of assets on behalf of clients (as at 31 March 2026).

Established in Cape Town in 1991 as part of the Investec Group, Ninety One demerged and rebranded in 2020, becoming an independent firm dual-listed in London and Johannesburg. Always an active manager, Ninety One today offers strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and private markets to institutions, advisors and individual investors around the world.

About the team:

The SA Retail team is responsible for the sale and distribution of the Ninety One SA unit trust and offshore fund ranges, as well as AMETFs in South Africa to 3rd party distributors and through the Ninety One LISP distribution channel (Ninety One IP). We aim to achieve growth in market share and profitability and provide input that supports our sales strategy and promotes the Ninety One brand.

Our clients include:

• Financial Advisors (Independent and networks)
• Discretionary fund managers (DFMs) and multi-managers
• Wealth managers
• LISP platforms
• Life and bank tied agency channels

We are building a firm that aims to achieve excellence over the long term, with a culture that encourages our people to reach their highest potential and puts our clients at the centre of our business. We expect people to perform both with the results they deliver and the quality of their relationships. This is the foundation for our pursuit of enduring investment performance and outstanding client service.

In this role you will:

• Drive retail SA unit trust and offshore Ninety One fund sales predominantly in the Gauteng region to both 3rd party distributors and through our own distribution channel (Ninety One IP platform)
• Manage servicing and sales for clients which will include Financial Advisors, Life and bank tied agency channels, LISP platform BDMs, Private Bank Wealth managers and Multi managers
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics, related policies and compliance requirements within Ninety One
• Preference to be based in our Cape Town office with regular travel to our Johannesburg and Pretoria offices

You should consider applying if you have:

• B Comm. or equivalent qualification, CFA, or other Unit Trust related qualifications
• Minimum 7-10 years’ industry experience
• Willingness to be assessed against performance targets

Some of the attributes we look for in a person:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• Driven by results
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• Investment lead and passionate about markets