Senior MFC Sales Leader – Insurance & Client Growth

Old Mutual South Africa; Komani; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa invites applications for a senior sales leadership role focused on managing a large team of advisors to grow client relationships and drive demand for financial products. You will coordinate strategy, performance, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, relationship development, and delivering value to mid-tier and corporate clients within the South African market.

Qualifications

• Matric and regulatory qualifications (FSCA Level 5, FAIS).
• Experience with long-term insurance and retail pension products.
• Proven management and people leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the sales function to meet business goals.
• Manage a large team of advisors and develop client relationships.
• Sell propositions and negotiate terms within standard parameters.
• Create sales opportunities and build market presence.
• Budget and monitor performance with senior oversight.
• Develop internal marketing plans and cross-department collaboration.
• Maintain high customer focus and service quality.

Skills

Building Trust

Change Management

Client Needs Assessments

Commercial Acumen

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Customer Understanding

Direct Selling

Executing Plans

Identifying Customer Needs

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Sales Software

Strengthening Customer Relationships

Upselling

Education

Matric

FSCA Level 5 Qualification

FAIS Compliant

Group Schemes Knowledge

MODP Completion (Internal) - advantageous

Managerial Qualification - advantageous

CPD – Continuous Professional Development

COB – Class of Business

Driver’s Licence & Own Car

Criminal & Credit Check Clear

MS Office Proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Old Mutual South Africa invites applications for a senior sales leadership role focused on managing a large team of advisors to grow client relationships and drive demand for financial products. You will coordinate strategy, performance, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, relationship development, and delivering value to mid-tier and corporate clients within the South African market.