Sales Manager (Talent Pool)

Old Mutual South Africa; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package with incentives

Brand empowering leadership

Values-based culture

Advanced tools and leadership training

Career progression opportunities

Measurable customer and businessImpact

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team in the retail mass market segment. You will drive sales strategy, coach a high-performing team, manage budgets, and unlock new business channels to deliver growth and customer value.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to compliance within the FAIS framework. Join a brand that values performance and people as you shape the market with purpose.

Qualifications

• Matric (Gr 12) and relevant qualifications required.
• FSCA approved qualification required.
• FAIS compliance with COB and CPD credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and distribution strategy across your region.
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of financial sales advisors to achieve targets.
• Own and manage branch-level budgets, productivity and performance.
• Identify coordinated sales opportunities and unlock new business channels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, governance and customer value delivery.
• Build strategic external partnerships and local market presence.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team development

Strategy execution

Budget management

Governance & compliance

External partnerships

Influence & leadership

Education

Matric (Gr 12) and relevant qualifications

FSCA Approved Qualification

FAIS COB/CPD credentials

Tools

None

Job description

Step Into a Leadership Role Where Performance Meets Purpose

Are you an experienced sales leader with a proven track record of driving growth, developing high-performing teams, and delivering bottom-line results? This is your opportunity to lead from the front, shape strategy, and build a winning culture — all within a forward-thinking financial services organisation that values performance and people equally.

We’re looking for a strategic, hands‑on Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team within the retail mass market segment. This is not just another sales role — it’s your platform to create meaningful impact, influence outcomes, and grow your career with purpose.

As Sales Manager, you will:

• Drive sales and distribution strategy across your region


• Lead, develop and coach a team of financial sales advisors to achieve sales targets


• Own and manage branch-level budgets, productivity and performance


• Identify coordinated sales opportunities and unlock new business channels


• Ensure compliance with industry standards, governance and customer value delivery


• Build strategic external partnerships and local market presence


• Lead with influence, accountability and purpose

This is a FAIS-aligned leadership role requiring full compliance with Fit and Proper regulations, honesty, and integrity.

What You Bring

• Matric (Gr 12) and relevant qualifications


• FSCA Approved Qualification


• FAIS compliant with COB and CPD credentials across relevant product categories (B1, B2, Retail Pension Benefit)


• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle


• Strong understanding of the long-term insurance industry


• Excellent communication, analytical, and team development skills


• Advantageous: Experience with Group Schemes or completion of MODP (Old Mutual alumni)


• Advantageous: Managerial or business-related qualification

What We Offer

• Competitive market-related package, bonuses with incentives tied to performance


• A respected brand that empowers managers to lead and grow


• A values-based, future-focused culture that supports high performance


• Access to advanced tools, digital platforms, and leadership development


• Career progression across the business for high-performing leaders


• An opportunity to create measurable customer and business impact

Be the Leader Who Builds Success.

Employment Equity will be considered in line with our transformation goals.