Description:
Our client is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers. Their portfolio includes short-term insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform. They seeking a passionate and leading Regional Sales Manager who will be responsible for the Tied Financial Advisory Services strategy, tactically positioning the distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines to facilitate significant growth in the Tied distribution channels. Responsibilities:Leadership and DirectionIdentify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision and values; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.Functional Strategy Formation & ImplementationDevelop tactical plans for optimizing resources and assets being managed to deliver on the Tied Financial Advisory Services strategy to meet business growth requirements. Effectively align channel objectives to overall organizational / business objectives in order to meet profit targets.Business PlanningDevelop and propose annual business plans for the Tied Financial Advisory Services ensuring alignment with strategy. Meet growth objectives in all distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines channels. Recommend financial and headcount budgets; propose business targets (e.g., revenues or other key performance indicators); and schedule key activities/projects, ensuring integration with other elements of the organization.Stakeholder Engagement (Internal and External)Identify and manage stakeholders up to top management level, finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.Promoting Customer FocusManage, monitor and ensure that exceptional customer service is delivered across the the distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines.Organizational Capability BuildingEvaluate the capabilities of individuals within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities. Implement the organization's formal development frameworks within the area of responsibility. Coach and mentor others to support the development of the organization's talent pool.ComplianceAccountable for planning, monitoring and controlling the Risk and Governance of the distribution channels in the Life and Wealth, Personal lines and Commercial Lines. Drive the application of good governance principles and legislative compliance within the environment.Performance ManagementManage and report on the performance of the function / business area; set appropriate performance objectives for direct repo
24 Mar 2024;
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gumtree.co.za