Role Title: Experienced Branch Manager ( Insurance Sales )
Division: Liberty@Work
Location: Groblersdal
Closing date: 28/05/2021

Key responsibilities

  • To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of branch management activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner
  • To drive the growth and performance strategies for the region through demonstrating effective sales life cycle management technical competencies

Qualifications

  • R.E
  • 120 FAIS credits
  • An industry related tertiary level qualification – is an added advantage

Experience

  • Minimum of 4-5 years in a similar role/environment
  • Financial services sector experience -in the long-term insurance sector .
  • Some level of understanding of the Emerging Consumer markets and the challenges / opportunities therein
  • Having recruited , coached and developed a team of validating financial advisers

Job Related Skills/Knowledge

  • Develop market position through the identification of target markets and key worksites , building relationships and negotiating with key stakeholders
  • Manage business retention through the application of various sales techniques such as rate negotiations, product comparisons and changing perceptions
  • Report on progress against operational plans, highlight risks and make adjustments
  • Implement processes which build service delivery excellence according to TCF principles & encourage others to provide exceptional customer service
  • Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
  • Implement people resource planning in line with delivery and performance objectives, on budget and in partnership with specialised areas.
  • Manage teams within the context of defined processes, set required performance parameters and act as technical coach where [URL Removed] Recruitment Process
  • To apply for a career that is rewarding – kindly ensure your skills and experience meet the inherent requirement of the role before you apply. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an initial telephonic interview. Should you be successful in this first round, you will then be invited to join us for a technical and competency-based interview. We also administer psychometrics as part of our selection process. Should you not receive feedback from the Talent Acquisition team within 2 weeks of submitting your initial application – please kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Our recruitment Process

  • To apply for a career that is rewarding – kindly ensure your skills and experience meet the inherent requirement of the role before you apply. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an initial telephonic interview. Should you be successful in this first round, you will then be invited to join us for a technical and competency-based interview. We also administer psychometrics as part of our selection process. Should you not receive feedback from the Talent Acquisition team within 2 weeks of submitting your initial application – please kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

  • People Skills
  • Sales Support
  • Managing team sales
  • Coaching And Mentoring
  • Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership/Management Skills
  • Risk Management
  • Insurance Sales
  • Field Sales

About The Employer:

Who we are

Liberty is a JSE listed financial services group that offers an extensive, market-leading range of products and services to help clients build and protect their wealth and lifestyle. Liberty is part of the Standard Bank Group.
Our purpose

Improving people’s lives by making their financial freedom possible.
Our vision

Transforming Liberty to be the trusted leader in South Africa and chosen markets by delivering superior value through exceptional client and adviser experiences.

Our Recruitment Process

To apply for a career that is rewarding – kindly ensure your skills and experience meet the inherent requirement of the role before you apply. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an initial telephonic interview. Should you be successful in this first round, you will then be invited to join us for a technical and competency-based interview. We also administer psychometrics as part of our selection process. Should you not receive feedback from the Talent Acquisition team within 2 weeks of submitting your initial application – please kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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