Provincial Sales Manager: Life Mass Market

Job Purpose:This role manages a sales team and distribution strategy and is accountable for the sales targets and profitability of the team, over periods of up to a year. The ideal candidate will oversee the end-to-end operational management of the Gauteng South region through effective people and region management, in order to foster excellence in customer centricity, increase productivity and effectively align operational sales and customer services. In addition, they will be responsible for managing organisational sales by developing and implementing business plans, meeting planned goals, and co-ordinating with our marketing department on lead generation within our primary target market. The successful candidate will manage the Sales team activities and performance, set individual sales targets, ensure the achievement of these targets, as well as facilitate the ongoing coaching and training of the sales team.Job Outputs:Compile, execute and monitor the sales strategy on provincial level.Compile, manage and monitor sales budget.Manage source development.Manage policy conservation and retention.Manage key stakeholder relations.People Management in terms of recruitment, performance management and training & development of Financial Advisors and independent contractorsCompile relevant management reportsJob Requirements:National Senior Certificate/ Senior Certificate (Matric)Post-matric qualification relevant for Key Individual registrationRegulatory examination for Key Individual and RepresentativeComputer literacy (MS Office)Valid Driver's licence4 years' operational sales experience in life insurance products in the Life Mass Market sales3 years' managerial work experience in life insurance products in the Life Mass MarketPrevious management of Independent Contractor Sales force will be beneficialKnowledge and Skills:Extensive knowledge of Long-term Insurance productsPractical knowledge of applicable legislationExcellent written and verbal skillsPeople management skillsNegotiations skillsKnowledge of various distribution channels and marketing & product development strategiesAbility to plan, forecast and budget for sales annually
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