Business Manager: SanlamConnect: Cape Region (Cape Focus): MowbrayDate: 3 Oct 2024Location: Mowbray, Western Cape, ZAWho are we?SPF Distribution is dedicated to supporting, growing, and empowering clients with affordable, easy, and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meeting the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients and intermediaries. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement, and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life's financial questions. ULTIMATELY WE GROW AND PROTECT WEALTH.This is a management role within the regional (geographical) distribution structure reporting to the Regional General Manager. The role has a strong tactical focus with some strategic contribution. This role forms part of and contributes to the regional MANCO. The role is primarily responsible for driving sales and growing market share in the region through intermediary teams managed by Broker Consultants.Output/Core Tasks:Serve on Regional MANCO and contribute to Regional Sales StrategyTranslate regional strategy into tactical and operational sales goalsDrive and support marketing and business building initiativesSet and drive sales and manpower targetsManage operational effectivenessManage and develop staffWhat will make you successful in this role?Qualification and ExperienceSales and Operational Management/leadership of a unitManagement DiplomaCommercial/Financial or business related diploma/degreeCFP/RFP3 or equivalent (i.e.: 120 credits)Knowledge and SkillsTo be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:IT:MS Office (Excel, Word, PP)Web-based platform tool/siteAdvisor tools (i.e.: Sanfin; Leads program, Santrust, Santax, Sanport)AUTONUBBusiness/Management:Financial Services Industry KnowledgeSpecialized knowledge within different channels (SFA, SKS, SBD or Entities)Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)Legal technical Knowledge (product related)New and Existing business processesAdvisor contracts and remunerationBroker and/or Advisor contractsSales and related administration processesLeads management and campaigns/competitionsLeadership and Management skills to manage staffBudgets and expense management (including profitability and VNB)Debt managementRelevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge (FAIS accredited)Different distribution models and value propositionsPersonal QualitiesCultivates innovationClient focusDrives resultsFlexibility and adaptability (being resilient)Business insightPlans and alignsBalance stakeholdersTreating customers fairly (TCF)Turnaround timeThe 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.The closing date for applications is 10 October 2024.The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.Build a successful career with usWe'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 achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realize their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.
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