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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
The role of a Sales Manager is one that demands utmost professionalism, integrity and a customer-centric approach. The Sales Manager commands the respect and trust of those customers who are entrusting their and their families financial futures to them.
The role calls for formal in-house training and continuous development. The completion of the prescribed Regulatory exams are preferred but not compulsory as this role sits a a non-advice giving environment.
As a Sales Manager with Old Mutual, you will represent the ideals and values to which the company has subscribed for over 175 years – Integrity, Professionalism, Customer-first.
What is required of you?
* Manage a team of teleconsultants, in line with the clients' financial goals and business objectives, to enable positive financial futures and protection of assets and estate.
* To develop, support and manage the teleconsultants to be competent and confident to drive sales in a compliant, disciplined and professional manner.
* Responsible for distribution strategy of products within a branch/team
* Identifies & creates coordinated sales opportunities through others
* Manages sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets
As a Sales Manager you will be accountable for maintaining superior service delivery to your customers, through effective personal time and task management.
Requirements:
* Grade 12
* Minimum of 12 months sales management experience
* Experience having worked in a sales call centre
* RE5 an advantage
* A clear criminal and credit check
* Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
What we can do for you
Assist you in reaching your career goals and dreams by helping you grow, develop and build on your future aspirations through quality training and support to reach your potential. We lead with our values, which is at the heart of the great things we do. We champion our customers and employees. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion for mutually positive futures throughout our business clusters – Old Mutual Finance, Retail Mass Market, Old Mutual Invest and Personal Finance. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Skills
Change Management, Client Needs Assessments, Commercial Acumen, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Direct Selling, Executing Plans, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Software, Upselling
Competencies
Builds Effective Teams
Builds Networks
Business Insight
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Education
Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)
Closing Date
27 October 2025, 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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