Sales Manager (Kroonstad)

Assupol; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa is looking for a Sales Manager to lead regional sales efforts. The role requires recruiting and developing the sales team, managing performance, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should have a solid background in sales management and relevant qualifications recognized by the financial sector authority. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant management experience (Managing Financial Advisors).
• At least 6 months experience in the insurance industry (funeral).
• Must have 6 months advice and intermediary experience in category A.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, maintain, and develop sales representatives and set targets.
• Develop and communicate the sales plan to sales teams.
• Manage sales staff performance monthly.

Skills

Sales management

Customer relations

Team leadership

Education

Matric

Relevant Qualification (FSCA recognized)

120 credits on NQF level 5

Job description

Job title: Sales Manager (Kroonstad)

Job Location: Free State, Kroonstad

Deadline: December 07, 2025

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Description

• To recruit, maintain, develop sales representative and set targets within Cornerstone Regions.

Plan and Implement Sales plan at Regional level

• Develop sales plan to attain set goals / targets
• Communicate the sales plan to sales teams
• Identify & agree on individual roles and responsibilities
• Recruit resources according to HR Plan
• Plan for infrastructure requirements – vehicles, offices, furniture, policy books, etc
• Participate in Provincial budgeting process
• Implement & monitor company policies & procedures
• Manage sales staff performance monthly
• Evaluate progress against goals monthly
• Prepare monthly management report

Expense Budget

• Monitor expenses against budget
• Track deviation, investigate reasons & recommend corrective action
• Assist with management of monitoring petty-cash requisitions
• Prepare management report on deviations

Develop & Sustain Customer & Stakeholder relations

• Intervene on customer queries & concerns
• Understand impact of stakeholder policies on regional business
• Deploy the correct interactions and processes

Communication management

• Stakeholder analysis (who’s who?)
• Knowledge of different markets
• Company themes / message

Manage Regional Office, Administration & Client Services

• Manage regional sales force – recruitment, selection, training & development, performance management, etc.
• Visits to districts / sites
• Ensure that branch offices project the required image of Cornerstone
• Oversee the regional administrative activities
• Liaise with provincial administration on training needs & support
• Assist with client services and oversee sales staff & offices

Requirements

• FORMAL EDUCATION
• Matric
• Relevant Qualification (recognised by the FSCA)

TECHNICAL / LEGAL CERTIFICATION

• Regulatory Examination Level 5 : Representatives as an advantage
• Regulatory Examination Level 1 : Key Individuals as an advantage
• 120 credits on NQF level 5 (Depending on the date of appointment in the industry)

EXPERIENCE

• Must have 1year relevant management experience (Managing Financial Advisors)
• Must have 6 months Insurance industry in funeral.
• At least 6 months advice and intermediary experience in category A (Assistance business)
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