Sales Manager- Kuruman needed at Sanlam Group
Job title : Sales Manager- Kuruman
Job Location : Free State,
Deadline : September 15, 2024
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What will you do?
Business Planning:
- Work with Branch Manager and contribute operational insights to monthly, quarterly and annual business planning. • Work with Branch Manager to determine sales targets for the team, in line with and in support of the objectives and strategy for the Branch, Area and Province.
Sales Management:
- Communicate and manage the achievement of sales targets to ensure growth in clients and profit.
- Plan and manage the weekly and monthly activities of representatives (Financial Advisors) in line with
Sales Targets:
Responsible for the operational effectiveness of the team:
- Monitor and reduce the number of NTUs (not taken up premiums). Investigate NTUs, identify problems and recommend/implement solutions to rectify.
- Secure client retention through managing the quantity of cases written by Financial Advisors and quality of service in line with relevant standards.
People Management:
- Work with Human Capital and Talent Acquisition to put the necessary capacity / capability in place to achieve sales targets.
- Coach and develop team members, providing the necessary guidance, training, and work exposure to ensure personal and career growth.
Monthly Planning and Reporting:
- Draw daily and weekly reports to monitor activities and the achievement of sales targets. Work with Financial Advisors to adjust tactics where necessary.
- Responsible for monthly reporting of sales and team activities. Analyse data to identify areas of improvement and plan for the next month.
- Conduct monthly and annual planning based on reports.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Identify key internal and external stakeholders (branch managers, customers, commercial companies, facilities, etc.).
- Determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.
- Engage with clients address escalated queries. Ensure the efficient resolution of queries and provide timely feedback.
- Manage and coordinate the delivery of internal stakeholders supporting the teams (support functions).
Qualification and Experience:
- Grade 12
- Meet the qualification requirements in line with their DOFA:
- Individuals who joined the industry prior to 2010 must have obtained their 30 or 60 credits or alternatively obtained a full qualification as per the FSCA’s list of recognized qualifications.
- Individuals who joined the industry from 2010 must have obtained a full qualification (120 Credits at NQF Level 4 for Categories B1 and B2) as per the FSCA’s list of recognized qualifications at the point of recruitment.
- It would be advantageous for the individual to meet the following criteria but not compulsory: In order to register for the Retail Pensions Category, the Manager must have obtained a full qualification (120 Credits. at NQF level 4 would be required and NQF level 5 would be advantageous Categories B1 and B2) as per the FSCA’s list of recognized qualifications at the point of recruitment.
- RE 5 required from date of appointment)
Knowledge and Skills:
- At least 2 years sales experience of which at least 1 year must be within the financial services industry (Cat B1/Cat B2/Retail Pensions)
- A minimum of one year management experience
- Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards
- Sanlam insurance products (ideal)
- People management practices and principles
- Where the appointment is an internal appointment, past performance must be checked to ensure that all company criteria was met
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