About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Who are we?</b></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><span><span style="color:black">Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><span><span style="color:black">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 advisors to realise their worth. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:30.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:black">Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique – and want to inspire you to realise this worth.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:30.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:black">This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.</span></span></span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will you do?</b></H2> </div><div><p>Responsible for achieving sales volumes, distribution, pricing, stock pressure and forwarding display objectives in accordance with expected standards for a particular district. Manages the activities of the sales force in a division. Ensures that all records are continually updated and maintains individual contact with key customers and management. Recruits, motivates and develops sales representatives. Responsible for the overall operation and profitability of the area as well as the achievement of pre-set sales targets. Provides the National/Regional Sales Manager with accurate sales information.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will make you successful in this role?</b></H2> </div><div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualification and Experience</b></H2> </div><div><div>Degree or Diploma with 6 years related sales experience.</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge and Skills</b></H2> </div><div><div>Expense, risk and compliance management</div><div>Drive sales and profitability</div><div>Management of employees</div><div>Partnership, network and new markets development</div><div>Strategic sales and client retention and acquisition planning</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Personal Attributes</b></H2> </div><div><div>Persuades - Contributing through others</div><div>Manages complexity - Contributing through others</div><div>Decision quality - Contributing through others</div><div>Business insight - Contributing through others</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Build a successful career with us</b></H2> </div><div><p>We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. 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 employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Core Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><div>Being resilient - Contributing through others</div><div>Collaborates - Contributing through others</div><div>Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others</div><div>Customer focus - Contributing through others</div><div>Drives results - Contributing through others</div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Turnaround time</b></H2> </div><div><p>The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our commitment to transformation</b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span><span><span style="color:#333e48"><span>The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>