Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager
Company:

The Personnel Corporation



Job Function:

Sales

Details of the offer

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 08/08/2024
The Personnel Corporation is a HR Consultancy situated in Cape Town, South Africa that provides end-to-end easy to implement people solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, right through to large multinational enterprises, nationwide.
Job DescriptionAbout the jobOur client, a listed, short-term insurer is in the market for a regional sales manager who will lead the short-term insurance teams in executing the strategic objectives of the company. This will include the achievement of product sales targets through an advice-led, face-to-face tied agency sales force ensuring an excellent, consistent customer experience across all products at the lowest possible acquisition cost. The role involves the development of the sales function to its optimal size to ensure full coverage of the demarcated region by continuously developing and refining the regional strategy, the active and deliberate deployment of the resources, the opening and developing of suitable and quality sources, running of sales campaigns in line with the channels and businesses strategic objectives, overseeing people, budgeting, optimizing systems, and processes.
Strategic: To design, implement, and control the regional sales growth plan in line with the channel's objective and that of the business.Set and implement operational strategy with the Head of BDC/Tied agency sales.Monitor and achieve strategic objectives and targets.Track key performance areas of Sales functions.Develop and execute the best operating practices.Manage the team's activity and productivity.Create and manage a lead funnel in conjunction with sales managers.A continuous drive to interview and recruit "bar-raising" BDCs/tied agents and Sales Managers.Regular feedback and coaching on a one-on-one and group basis.Able to mobilize and motivate the BDC/Tied agents and sales managers.Effectively lead the team.Continuously look at ways to improve sales processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Performance excellence reviews conducted and recorded.Ensure recruitment is in line with EE focus and resigned staff replaced promptly.Ensure that training (informal and formal) is encouraged and supported.Identifying opportunities for staff development proactively identified and recommended coaching opportunities identified and frequently utilized.Driver of High-Performance Culture: Develop and execute sustainable business plans.Set annual, quarterly, and monthly sales goals for each BDC/SM.Develop and drive growth in sales in alignment with strategic objectives.Inspire a great team spirit.Develop active competition and recognition.Ensure achievement of sales targets.Learning and Development Catalyst: Support continuous learning and knowledge distribution programs.Smoothly integrate new content and product changes into the region.Master competitor comparison.Efficiently integrate technology, knowledge, and marketing into the business value chain.Encourage innovative ideas and feedback from BDC/SM to improve processes and systems.Take calculated risks to achieve stretch performance goals.Analyze sales data regularly to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.Ensure team members complete all required compliance exams and attestations within specified timeframes.Connection: Drive consistent marketing activities to increase leads in the region.Drive clear and effective communication.Drive continuous engagement that cultivates an advice-led environment that focuses on best-practice service delivery.Drive sound financial and corporate governance practices.Encourage innovation, change agility and collaboration within the team.Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders that promote cross-delivery practice.Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking benchmarking and representation on related forums.Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.Lead change and innovation.Promote diversity and inclusiveness.Communicate clear business development targets and performance standards to drive results.Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Demonstrate impact and influence.Develop talent within the organization.Identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats to business objectives, developing contingency plans as needed.Prioritize customer-centricity in business decisions.Flexibility.Resilience.Personal Motivation.Accountability.Growing capability and seizing opportunities.RequirementsExperience and Qualifications
Qualifications:
FAIS Regulatory exam RE5 (Reps).Class of Business training will be to your advantage.18 CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points.NQF 7 Level: Bachelor's Degree / Advanced Diploma relevant to industry.Leadership or Management studies/qualification advantageous.Experience: Financial sector experience (Banking, Insurance, Investments).5 –7 years' experience managing managers who manage teams (essential).7 –10 years' experience in a Sales environment (essential).Business process experience: new business, underwriting, claims.Knowledge: Proficient in the insurance industry.Familiar with insurance products, processes, and service offerings.Demonstrates strong business acumen, decision-making skills, and initiative.Possesses knowledge of advice processes.
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