About the position
Introduction
Step Into a Leadership Role Where Performance Meets Purpose
Are you an experienced sales leader with a proven track record of driving growth, developing high-performing teams, and delivering bottom-line results? This is your opportunity to lead from the front, shape strategy, and build a winning culture - all within a forward-thinking financial services organisation that values performance and people equally.
We're looking for a strategic, hands-on Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team within the retail mass market segment. This is not just another sales role - it's your platform to create meaningful impact, influence outcomes, and grow your career with purpose.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Role
As Sales Manager, you will:
- Drive sales and distribution strategy across your region
- Lead, develop and coach a team of financial sales advisors to achieve sales targets
- Own and manage branch-level budgets, productivity and performance
- Identify coordinated sales opportunities and unlock new business channels
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, governance and customer value delivery
- Build strategic external partnerships and local market presence
- Lead with influence, accountability and purpose
This is a FAIS-aligned leadership role requiring full compliance with Fit and Proper regulations, honesty, and integrity.
Desired Experience & Qualification
What You Bring
- Matric (Gr 12) and relevant qualifications
- FSCA Approved Qualification
- FAIS compliant with COB and CPD credentials across relevant product categories (B1, B2, Retail Pension Benefit)
- A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Proven leadership experience in a financial services sales-driven environment
- Strong understanding of the long-term insurance industry
- Excellent communication, analytical, and team development skills
- Advantageous: Experience with Group Schemes or completion of MODP (Old Mutual alumni)
- Advantageous: Managerial or business-related qualification
Package & Remuneration
What We Offer
- Competitive market-related package, bonuses with incentives tied to performance
- A respected brand that empowers managers to lead and grow
- A values-based, future-focused culture that supports high performance
- Access to advanced tools, digital platforms, and leadership development
- Career progression across the business for high-performing leaders
- An opportunity to create measurable customer and business impact
Be the Leader Who Builds Success.
This is your moment to lead a sales force, drive regional performance, and deliver customer value - all while building your own legacy. If you're ready to be more than just a manager, apply now.
Employment Equity will be considered in line with our transformation goals.
