Account Manager – Group Schemes | Rivonia at The Recruitment Council

• Are you a dynamic sales professional with a talent for building powerful partnership networks? Do you thrive in the financial services and insurance sector?  
• Our client, one of South Africa’s leading financial service providers, is seeking a high-calibre Account Manager: Group Schemes to join their innovative team. If you are a diverse thinker who loves leveraging technology and pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional end-to-end business results, this is the role for you.          

Key Responsibilities:   

• Business Development & Market Insights: Monitor and assess sales and market data for your geographic region. Conduct product and primary data research to identify key market trends and help management formulate growth strategies.
• Customer Relationship Management: Develop and execute relationship management plans for existing customer accounts. Connect with key decision-makers, gather feedback, and ensure customer needs are consistently met.
• Data Analytics & Reporting: Prepare, coordinate, and interpret complex data and analytics reports, translating technical insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Project & Account Management: Manage a portfolio of product projects from milestones to final deliverables while independently guiding client accounts to maximize mutual benefits.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all operations fully adhere to regulatory codes, codes of conduct, and organizational policies.                     

Requirements :      

• Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent.
• Relevant Diploma or Degree (Business Management, Marketing) and FAIS accreditation.
• Proven work experience in group schemes sales and administration within the long-term insurance industry.
• Advantageous: Marketing or sales experience in related fields like banking, finance, or insurance.
• Independence in negotiation, commercial acumen, and sales planning.
• Strong verbal communication and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard office software