Sales Manager Wanted: Salary R19 000 – R22 260 Per Month

Commission: Plus commission
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Banking, Insurance, Sales
Reference: OML002
Employment Equity Position

Vacancy Details

Employer: OML
In line with the company’s employment equity ratio’s, this is an AA position.

The candidate must satisfy the Fit & Proper requirements in terms of the FAIS Act.

Brief Posting Description

As the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for the distribution strategy of products within your team as well as the management of sales targets in telephony operated business. Therefore, this role will ensure the delivery of the Personal Finance customer value proposition, drive marketing initiatives and create / coordinate sales opportunities.

You will be responsible for checking client advice records, managing complaints, FAIS requirements as well as disclosures for a team of Financial Advisers. You will be accountable for
leading, developing, motivating and coaching the Financial Advisors
to achieve agreed sales targets.

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 RE qualifications. Product accreditation will be advantageous.

Key areas of responsibility:

Ensure delivery of customer value proposition.
Responsible for distribution strategy of products within the team.
Ensure that advice provided is in accordance with FAIS requirements.
Identify & create coordinated sales opportunities through others.
Manage Leads actioning
Drive marketing initiatives within the team.
Ensure optimal utilization of leads and campaigns.
Manage sales & expense budget for a team of Financial Advisors against set targets.
Conduct regular and effective individual review meetings with each Financial Advisor within the sales team.
Lead weekly sales team meetings with the team and individual Financial Advisors.
Follow up on and resolve all problems and queries generated by the Financial Advisers.
Manage all performance management and IR issues
Recruitment of Financial Advisors.
Ensuring that the Financial Advisors are trained and that they comply with the FAIS Fit and Proper requirements.

Required Skills

sales manager : 4 to 5 years
insurance manager : 4 to 5 years
financial manager : 4 to 5 years
Banking Sales Manager : 4 to 5 years
Personal Finance Manager : 4 to 5 years
Candidate Requirements
Basic Job Requirements:

Relevant FSB approved qualification is an essential requirement.

FAIS RE 5 is an essential requirement
Relevant long term product experience/accreditation is an essential requirement
At least 3-5 years’ experience managing a team within a sales environment is an essential requirement
Previous experience within the financial services industry
Cost Management
Computer literacy
Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
Good problem solving ability and analytical skills.
Sound judgement and decision making ability.
Good client service orientation.

Competencies:

Client Focus
Good Decision Making
Goal setting and Gaining Commitment
Initiating Action
Proven Sales Ability
Team Orientation
Technical Knowledge
Handling pressure
Good time management skills
Coaching and Practice Management skills

In addition to a structured remuneration package, performance-based incentives and the standard employee benefits successful candidates can expect a stimulating and challenging career with excellent growth prospects.

If you have not been contacted within 1 week please consider your application as unsuccessful.

This position reports to: Sales Director
Apply before Thursday, February 21, 2019 – 21 Days left
Companies may expire jobs at their own discretion.
If you have not received a response within two weeks, your application was most likely unsuccessful.