MFC Sales Manager (Direct Marketing) at Old Mutual

Job Description

• The role of a Sales Manager is one that demands utmost professionalism, integrity and a customer-centric approach. The Sales Manager commands the respect and trust of those customers who are entrusting their and their families financial futures to them. 
• The role calls for formal in-house training and continuous development. The completion of the prescribed Regulatory exams are preferred but not compulsory as this role sits a a non-advice giving environment.
• As a Sales Manager with Old Mutual, you will represent the ideals and values to which the company has subscribed for over 175 years – Integrity, Professionalism, Customer-first.

What is required of you?

• Manage a team of teleconsultants, in line with the clients’ financial goals and business objectives, to enable positive financial futures and protection of assets and estate.
• To develop, support and manage the teleconsultants to be competent and confident to drive sales in a compliant, disciplined and professional manner.
• Responsible for distribution strategy of products within a branch/team
• Identifies & creates coordinated sales opportunities through others
• Manages sales & expense budget for a sales team in a branch against set targets
• As a Sales Manager you will be accountable for maintaining superior service delivery to your customers, through effective personal time and task management.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 12 months sales management experience
• Experience having worked in a sales call centre
• RE5 an advantage
• A clear criminal and credit check
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

What we can do for you!

• Assist you in reaching your career goals and dreams by helping you grow, develop and build on your future aspirations through quality training and support to reach your potential. We lead with our values, which is at the heart of the great things we do. We champion our customers and employees. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion for mutually positive futures throughout our business clusters – Old Mutual Finance, Retail Mass Market, Old Mutual Invest and Personal Finance. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Skills

• Change Management, Client Needs Assessments, Commercial Acumen, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Direct Selling, Executing Plans, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Software, Upselling

Competencies

• Builds Effective Teams
• Builds Networks
• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Education

• Matriculation Certificate (Matric)  (Required)

Closing Date

• 27 October 2025