Area Manager at Old Mutual MFC

About the position

Introduction

This role manages the financial sales and sales support processes through other managers and their teams, over periods of 3 months to 1 year to ensure branch profitability and to meet business targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

The position has been identified as a FAIS position and falls within the ambit contemplated by FAIS related to Category B. The successful candidates must therefore comply with all FAIS requirements, including the Fit and Proper requirements of Honesty and Integrity (e.g. be clear of any offence relating to fraud, dishonesty and/or any professional misconduct) as well as competence and relevant qualifications.

Manages sales & sales support processes to ensure branch profitability & to meet business targets.

Identifies potential new markets & opens up the markets with assistance of Sales Manager.

Responsible for the external relationship management with key stakeholders.

Develops local market & resource plan for area.

Monitors area results.

Performance manages, coaches and mentors Sales / Branch Managers.

Responsible for 3-7 Branch / Sales Managers.

Attributes / Competencies

• Strategic
  
• Collaboration (Relating)
  
• Leading with influence
  
• Customer First
  
• Execution
  
• Innovation (Perspective)
  
• Personal Mastery (Learning)
  

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• Grade 12 (Matric)
  
• FAIS Compliant
  
• 3 - 5 years managerial experience essential
  
• Knowledge and exposure to Group Schemes / RMM advantageous
  
• (Internal) Successful completion of MMDP
  
• (External) Managerial qualification or Tertiary Qualification essential (FSCA Approved Qualification)
  
• A valid Driver's licence and your own car
  
• A clear criminal and credit check
  
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
  
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• FAIS Compliance RE & 120 Credits
  
• Product category experience (Long term Insurance subcategory B1, Long term Insurance subcategory B2 and Retail pension benefit)
  
• CPD - Continuous Professional Development - All cycles
  
• Class of Business