Regional Manager

2 weeks ago


Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Metropolitan Life Full time

**Introduction**
- Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security.Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 12 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Swaziland. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.

**Disclaimer**
- As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.**Role Purpose**
- Develop and drive profitable sales through effective plans, targets and growth in support of the business sales strategic objectives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- FAIS Representative Regulatory Exam Level 5 passed
- FAIS Representative Regulatory Exam Level 1 passed
- 120 credit FAIS recognised qualification

**Experience**
- 3-5 years’ working experience in the insurance industry environment
- A Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in overseeing the rendering of financial advice to fulfil the duties of a compliant key individual and be registered with the FSP
- Class of Business 3 and 7 (Preferable)

**Skills and Knowledge**:

- Relationship building
- Networking
- Good communication
- Computer Literacy
- Financial services industry (relevant legislation, product and process knowledge, Class of Business knowledge
- People Management

**Other requirements**

Driver’s license and own vehicle

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Implement and manage the operational plans for the region and ensure that is aligned to the overall business strategy.
- Develop, implement and manage a risk management strategy for the region than drives compliance to the relevant legislation.
- Manage the effective and efficient delivery/implementation of all projects impacting on the region.
- Identify entrepreneurial opportunities, trends, threats, and environmental influences related to the region in every interaction and remain passionate, resilient, focused and organized.
- Manage the Regional sales target and interpret emerging trends (competitor, market intelligence etc.) and opportunities within the Branches and Regions to enhance sales activities.
- Ensure a reduction of wastage through the prevention of fraud, resource management and policy claim ratios and the prevention thereof.
- Drive the adherence to high ethical standards and ensure legislative and internal compliance within the region.
- Ensure efficient client service and administration processes are implemented, maintained, and managed within the region.
- Manage and monitor activities of Branch Managers through market allocation to ensure that each Branch manager has adequate and appropriate market access opportunities.
- Ensure that segmentation insights, information and toolkits are used by Branch managers to guide staff to identify and reach target segment customers.
- Implement, utilize and oversee the effective utilization of the Distribution Management Operating System to monitor and manage financial performance.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of sales plans, in collaboration with the Branch Managers, to increase new sales opportunities and penetration levels.
- Monitor and track Branch performance to ensure that Branches meet or exceed agreed productivity, production and quality targets.
- Provide competitor product and activity feedback to segment and product development teams in order to identify current and prospective sales opportunities.
- Ensure technical product and legislative knowledge and that it is always current in order to advise on the most relevant and innovative branch and client solutions and comply with governance and compliance requirements.
- Ensure that Branch Managers optimize sales support zones to appropriately manage poor performance and minimize staff turn-over
- Induct, develop and support Branch Managers to meet and exceed performance and productivity standards in order to enable passionate and confident managers.
- Recruit, select and retain high quality Branch Managers by ensuring an optimum mix of talent in each branch category in order to build capability to meet current and future staffing needs in accordance with the manpower plan.
- Coach, mentor, supervise and establish Branch managers to meet and exceed performance standards and enable progression in their career path
- Support and guide Branch Managers through the decision-making processes by displaying exceptional product knowledge and customer centricity.
- Timeously maintain and complete all administrative, client service and reportin


  • Regional Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Metropolitan Life Full time

    **Introduction** - Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security.Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Plennegy (Pty) Ltd. Full time

    A role has become available for a Regional Sales Manager for the Eastern Retail Sales Department. The purpose of this role is to maximize returns from the sales of Starke Ayres’ approved range of products by coordinating and managing the Company’s marketing efforts in his/her region within the framework of company policy as determined from time to...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Bell Equipment Full time

    **DUTIES**: TO STRATEGISE, FORMULATE, IMPLEMENT, MANAGE AND HELP LEED PROFITABLE CUSTOMER FOCUSED AND ORIENTATED AFTER SALES OPERATIONS, PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE COASTAL REGION IE CAPE THROUGH NATAL, SWAZILAND TO NELSPRUIT, WHILST ALIGNED TO BESSA COMPANY OBJECTIVES: - **BUILD THE BELL BRAND AS THE MARKET LEADER IN CUSTOMER AND PRODUCT...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa Full time

    CHOC is a non-profit organisation made up of caring, committed and passionate people who stand up for and support the well-being of children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or life threatening blood disorders and their families, Develop, establish, and maintain parental and family support programmes through the supervision of the CHOC Houses in PMB and...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Secondments Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: The company is looking for a self-motivated individual to effectively manage and coordinate company’s natural infrastructure programme across various company Campuses. Ensure effective regional infrastructure programme implementation **Minimum Requirements**: This position requires a degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural) or...

  • Regional Director

    4 days ago


    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Metropolitan Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Director to lead our team of Branch Managers at Metropolitan. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementLead and motivate a team of...

  • Supervisor I

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Smollan Full time

    We're the lookout for an experienced **Supervisor I [Regional Hub Manager I] **to deliver the client KPIs (drive sell out, maintain and grow retail assets and retail mapping) through effective in-store execution and building strong business relationships with store owners and their managers. The position is based in **KZN-PMB**. **As a Regional Hub Manager,...


  • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Metropolitan Full time

    Job Description**Job Summary:**We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Sales Director to join our team at Metropolitan. As a key member of our sales and business development team, you will be responsible for driving profitable sales growth and developing strategic plans to achieve business objectives.Key Responsibilities:Develop and...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    **Who are we?** Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market. We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our financial...

  • Sales Manager

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa The Hiring House Full time

    Seeking a Sales Manager to recruit, maintain, develop sales representative and set targets within Cornerstone Regions. - Plan and Implement Sales plan at Regional level - Develop sales plan to attain set goals/targets - Communicate the sales plan to sales teams - Identify & agree on individual roles and responsibilities - Monitor expenses against budget -...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    **Who are we?** SanlamConnect is dedicated to supporting, growing, and empowering clients with affordable, easy, and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our...

  • Credit Manager

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

    Bring your possibility to life! Define your career with us - With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.Job Summary To...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa RCL FOODS Careers Full time

    At **RCL FOODS** we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters! Are you ready to take on a new challenge in your career? Do you like working with data? Our Talent Team is currently on the hunt for a **Area Sales Manager** to join our Sales Team. The role...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Pronel Personnel Full time

    **Requirements**: - Minimum of 2 years related work experience - Own transport & valid driver’s license - Flexible on work/site location within the applicable dedicated region - Matric certificate and related tertiary education - Strong, solid and friendly telephone etiquette - Computer literate with related certification - Friendly, helpful, and service...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    Who are we? SanlamConnect is dedicated to supporting, growing, and empowering clients with affordable, easy, and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our...

  • Brand Manager

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Willowton Group Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** Position: Brand Manager Department: Marketing Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Reports to: Commercial Executive **Background to the Company** Willowton Group has been in operation since 1970 and has grown to become one of Africa’s leading edible oil processors, as well as one of the leading competitors in the South African...


  • Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Rage SA Full time

    _Rage is a Leading Fashion Retailer of footwear and apparel in ladies' and children’s markets in South Africa. With a range of shoes, clothing, handbags, and perfumes that are inspired by the latest trends across the globe. Rage makes sure you step out in style every time and anywhere with over 650 stores across South Africa._ Rage is looking for a Visual...

  • Frontshop Manager

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Shoprite Group Full time

    **Purpose of the Job**: Medirite Plus Brookside is seeking a dynamic Frontshop Manager to join our dedicated team in delivering exceptional healthcare services and products. Duties will include to maximize sustainable branch sales by: - Managing, supporting, and monitoring the effective sales of all unscheduled product lines including specialized health...

  • Relationship Manager

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Santam Full time

    Who are we? Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia. Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centred...

  • Grocery/ Foods Manager

    3 months ago


    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa TransEra Solutions Full time

    We are looking for multiple department managers from Fresh Foods or Grocery Stores. In all regions of the Western Cape. To attract and grow our customer base, through a customer facing or supportive role and in doing so increase the market share, turnover and profitability. To provide exceptional customer service by ensuring customer care, a world class...