Insurance Sales Manager

Location: Randburg

Reporting to the Head of Central Region, the successful candidate will be responsible for Broker sales in Gauteng. The incumbent will be expected to provide strategic input and direction to the business on sustainable market share dominance over time.

Job description

Lead, motivate and develop a team of Broker Consultants in the Gauteng.

• Responsible for implementing the sales strategy as defined for the business.
• Oversee the management of relationships with brokers and underwriters.
• Responsible for achieving monthly and yearly sales targets.
• Responsible for the management and control of the regional operational budget.
• Responsible for marketing and promotion activities within the Broker channels.

Maintain and grow key relationships with various partners in Gauteng region.

Maintain and grow the relationship with the Insurance Institute of Gauteng.

Minimum requirements

• A tertiary qualification, preferably in Sales and Marketing is essential and at least five years Sales management experience, preferably in the insurance environment.
• A business qualification such as an MBA, MDP or similar management development programme would be advantageous.
  Minimum five years experience in the management of diverse sales teams.
  Verifiable experience in achieving business growth in terms of sales and long term profitability.
• Experience in the Insurance environment will be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strategic, intellectual and analytical abilities.
• Consultative style with influencing ability.
• High degree of emotional intelligence with strong leadership skills.