Sales Manager-Ladysmith

at  Sanlam

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 & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12
• meet the qualification requirements in line with their DOFA:
• o 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 list of recognized qualifications.
• o 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.
• RE5

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

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

A commercial qualification together with 6 years administration experience and a thorough understanding of the company’s processes.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Direct Customer Interface
Product/Services Knowledge
Service Level Management
Reporting and Administration
Quality, compliance and accreditation

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

1. 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.