Regional Sales Executive - Cape Town

Our client is registered non-life insurer and specializes in providing short term insurance cover for individuals and small corporates.

Role Purpose:
The purpose of the role is to lead a regional team of experienced insurance professionals to execute on the short-term insurance strategy of our client and drive sales in line with the company's strategic objectives through efficiently and effectively delivering all short-term products to customers in their defined target market.

Qualifications Required:
FAIS Regulatory examination RE1 (Key Individual exam)
FAIS Accreditation (RE/FSB recognized qualification)
FAIS Regulatory exam RE5 (Reps)
Class of Business training will be to your advantage.
18 CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points
NQF 7 Level: Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma relevant to industry
Leadership or Management studies/qualification advantageous

Experience:
Financial sector experience (Banking, Insurance, Investments)
5 –7 years' experience managing managers who manage teams (essential)
7 –10 years' experience in a Sales environment (essential)
Business process experience: new business, underwriting, claims

Knowledge:
Proficient in insurance industry
Familiar with insurance products, processes, and service offerings
Demonstrates strong business acumen, decision-making skills, and initiative

Duties & Responsibilities:
To design, implement, control the regional sale growth plan in line with the channel’s objective and that of the business
Set and implement operational strategy in collaboration with the Head of BDC/Tied agency sales.
Manage the team’s activity and/or productivity
Create and manage a lead funnel in conjunction with sales managers
Develop and execute sustainable business plans
Support continuous learning and knowledge distribution programs
Drive consistent marketing activities to increase leads into the region
Drive clear and effective communication

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV to Nasierah@abcworldwide.com