MFC Area Manager (Western Cape)

About the role

Old Mutual is looking for an MFC Area Manager based in Cape Town. The role manages sales and sales support processes through other managers and their teams, over periods of 3 months to 1 year, to ensure branch profitability and meet business targets. It is a FAIS position (Category B), so candidates must comply with FAIS requirements, including honesty and integrity and relevant qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sales and sales support processes to ensure branch profitability and meet business targets.
• Identify potential new markets and open them with the help of the Sales Manager.
• Manage external relationships with key stakeholders.
• Develop a local market and resource plan for the area and monitor area results.
• Manage, coach and mentor Sales / Branch Managers, responsible for 3-6 of them.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12).
• FAIS compliant.
• 3-5 years of managerial experience.
• Managerial or tertiary qualification essential.
• Exposure to Group Schemes / RMM is advantageous; internal candidates should have completed MMDP.

Required skills

• Sales software
• Consultative selling and direct selling
• Commercial acumen and customer needs assessment
• Oral communication and building trust