Regional Manager | Centurion, Gauteng at PSG Konsult Ltd

Job description:

The Regional Manager will be responsible to manage, oversee and influence  allocated short-term insurance offices.  The Regional Manager is responsible for business growth and to determine and implement marketing strategies, plans, and tactics to increase market share. The Regional Manager is furthermore responsible to recruit and assist in the establishment of short-term insurance Advisors and fulfil the duties of a Key Individual (KI).

Responsibilities:

• Execution of the Distribution Business Strategy
• Recruitment and vesting of short-term financial advisors
• Drive the profitability of the allocated branches(new and organic growth)
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships and networks with internal and external stakeholders
• Management of the advice, compliance, and risks of the branches in the allocated region
• Ensure adherence to financial services regulations and compliance standards
• Drive innovation, transformation, and business initiatives
• Financial Management (operational budgets and expenses)
• People management, which will include transformation, performance management, talent development, coaching and mentoring

Skill sets required:

• BCOM Financial Management or Business Management Qualification
• Fit and Proper in terms of the requirements of the Financial Services Board which will include the relevant Regulatory Examinations (Representatives and Key Individuals), as well as an NQF 4 Short Term Insurance qualification (or suitable alternative as recognised by the Financial Services Board)
• Management level experience within the financial services environment
• Management experience in the short-term insurance industry (preferably in a sales or distribution environment)
• Solid knowledge of the products, competitors, role players, instruments, markets, and drivers in the financial services industry (specifically the short-term insurance industry)
• Solid knowledge of the relevant compliance requirements and regulatory legislation
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent networking, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent mentoring, coaching, and motivation skills
• Financial Management and Business Acumen
• Strong Management and Leadership skills
• Risk, Sales, and Marketing principles
• Analytical and strategic thinker
• Highly adaptable, resilient and a team player