MFC Sales Manager (Potchefstroom)

About the role

Old Mutual is looking for an MFC Sales Manager in Potchefstroom. The role manages and coordinates the sales function to meet business requirements, leading a large team of advisors who build relationships with prospective and existing clients to drive demand for financial products and services. It is a FAIS Category B position, so candidates must meet FAIS requirements, including honesty and integrity and relevant qualifications.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a sales team and its distribution strategy, and be accountable for the team's sales targets and profitability over periods of up to a year.
• Manage the sales and expense budget for the branch team against set targets.
• Own the distribution strategy of products within the branch and local marketing.
• Identify and create coordinated sales opportunities and build external networks with key door openers.
• Ensure delivery of customer value and manage, develop, appoint and train sales advisors.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) and a FAIS-approved qualification.
• FAIS compliance, including honesty and integrity and relevant qualifications.
• Product category experience 1.3/1.5/1.20.
• Previous managerial experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Group Schemes is advantageous; internal MODP completion or an external managerial qualification is also advantageous.