WHO ARE WE?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

Qualification and Experience

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification
• A Marketing or Financial qualification
• RE5 and RE

Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3 years sales experience is preferred, of which a minimum of one year must have been in a Sales
• Management or Sales Management support function.
• Preference will be given to candidates from the financial services industry.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with solid understanding of Sky processes and systems

• Vest, partner and grow selected franchises in order to facilitate the implementation of core business drivers
• manpower, quality, productivity and compliance.
• Assist the business in setting up / transitioning new franchise businesses and rendering the franchisees with operational, technical and business support. Including but not limited to prime office location an expansion plans.
• Assist the franchise to grow their portfolio with regards to multiple business locations, product offering, manpower, quality indicators, billing mix, productivity and overall business acumen.
• Help franchises source and recruit financial advisers, sales managers and branch managers.
• Develop and expand existing markets – driving Stop Order focus.
• Set up new worksite facilities.
• Compliance & risk management.
• Manage quality of new business.
• Provide ongoing training and sales support to
• franchises.
• Practice development.
• Analysis of management reports.
• Business relationship building.
• Conservation / pay point control and worksites focus.
• Ensure continuous improvement of service standards to clients.

Qualification and Experience

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification
• A Marketing or Financial qualification
• RE5 and RE1

Knowledge and Skills

• At least 3 years sales experience is preferred, of which a minimum of one year must have been in a Sales
• Management or Sales Management support function.
• Preference will be given to candidates from the financial services industry.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with solid understanding of Sky processes and systems.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated
• Good interpersonal skills
• Planning and organising
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• Target driven
• Attention to detail
• Strong entrepreneurial skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Decisive and persuasive
• Treating customers fairly