Sales Manager - Witbank

Sanlam Retail Mass; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in eMalahleni seeks a qualified individual to manage Sales Representatives. Key responsibilities include activity management and training of Sales Representatives, alongside production management. Candidates must hold a Grade 12 certificate and relevant sales management experience, particularly in financial services. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to employee development are essential to facilitate ongoing relationships and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience, with at least 1 year in the financial services industry.
• At least 1 year of management experience.
• RE 5 required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the activity of Sales Representatives.
• Prospect for Sales Representatives.
• Conduct daily production management focusing on quality.
• Deliver both theoretical and practical training in the field.
• Liaise with facilities and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

NQF level 4 qualification

NQF level 5 qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Sanlam Overview

Sanlam is a diversified financial services group, headquartered in South Africa, operating across a number of selected global markets. We have been creating value for stakeholders for more than years. Sanlam is one of the biggest internationally active insurance groups globally, and is classified as a domestic systemically important financial institution in South Africa. We contribute to financial resilience and prosperity in all the markets where we are present.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Activity management of Sales Representatives.
• Prospecting for Sales Representatives.
• Production management daily concentrating on quality and quantity.
• Conducting training - theoretical and practical in field.
• Facility liaison.
• New facility identification.

Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Meet the qualification requirements in line with their DOFA.
• Individuals who joined the industry prior to must have obtained their 30 or 60 credits or alternatively obtained a full qualification as per the FSCA's list of recognized qualifications.
• Individuals who joined the industry from must have obtained a full qualification (Credits at NQF Level 4 for Categories B1 and B2) as per the FSCA's list of recognized qualifications at the point of recruitment.
• In order to register for the Retail Pensions Category, the manager must have obtained a full qualification ( credits).
• NQF level 4 would be required and NQF level 5 would be advantageous (Categories B1 and B2) as per the FSCA's list of recognized qualifications at the point of recruitment.
• RE 5 required from date of appointment.

Knowledge and Skills

• A minimum of 2 years sales experience of which at least 1 year must be within the financial services industry (Cat B1 / Cat B2 / Retail Pensions).
• A minimum of one year management experience.

Personal Attributes

Good leadership skills. Entrepreneurial with good business acumen. Strong action orientation. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to make decisions. Initiative and innovativeness. Planning and organizing. Achievement orientation. Coaching and enabling skills.

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Commitment to transformation

We remain committed to the ongoing transformation of our organization and workforce.