Strategic Account Manager - Group Schemes (Finance)

The Recruitment Council; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Council is seeking an Account Manager: Group Schemes for a leading South African financial services provider in Sandton. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, driving group schemes sales, and delivering data-driven business insights.

Standards include FAIS accreditation, independence in negotiations, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. A diploma/degree in business or marketing is preferred, with SAQA Grade 12 acceptable.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Management or Marketing, FAIS accreditation.
• Experience in group schemes sales and administration in long-term insurance.
• Marketing or sales experience in banking/finance/insurance advantageous.
• Independence in negotiation, commercial acumen, and sales planning.
• Strong verbal communication and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute relationship management plans for existing customer accounts.
• Monitor and assess sales and market data for your geographic region.
• Prepare, interpret, and translate complex data and analytics into actionable business recommendations.
• Manage a portfolio of product projects from milestones to final deliverables.
• Ensure operations adhere to regulatory codes, codes of conduct, and policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Negotiation

Sales planning

Commercial acumen

Education

Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent

Diploma or Degree in Business Management or Marketing

FAIS accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Recruitment Council is seeking an Account Manager: Group Schemes for a leading South African financial services provider in Sandton. The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, driving group schemes sales, and delivering data-driven business insights.

Standards include FAIS accreditation, independence in negotiations, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. A diploma/degree in business or marketing is preferred, with SAQA Grade 12 acceptable.