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Business Manager (Advisers): SanlamConnect: Gauteng South Region (Vanderbijlpark)
Sanlam
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Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
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Permanent
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

Full job description

Who are we?

Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market.

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our financial advisors to realise their worth.

Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique – and want to inspire you to realise this worth.

This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.

Purpose of the Role

This is a management role within the regional (geographical) distribution structure reporting to the Regional General Manager: Advisers. The role has a strong tactical focus with some strategic contribution. This role forms part of and contributes to the regional MANCO. The role is primarily responsible to drive sales and grow market share in the region through intermediary teams managed by Sales Consultants and Sales Managers.

Overview of Role Responsibilities

Output/Core Tasks:


The expectations of the role is to:
  • Serve on Regional MANCO and contribute to Regional Sales Strategy
  • Translate regional strategy into tactical and operational sales goals
  • Drive and support marketing and business building initiatives
  • Set and drive sales and manpower targets
  • Manage expenses
  • Manage operational effectiveness
  • Manage and develop staff
  • Manpower Growth

Required Skills

Verbal Communication - Advanced
Works at an advanced level to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, and policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Builds Rapport - Advanced
Works at an advanced level to quickly and effectively establish trust within the buying centers in the client's organization. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

Closes Effectively - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to pre-plan, suggest, and confirm mutually beneficial commitments that are appropriate and clear and that move the sales/client relationship forward. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to propose a mutually agreed-upon agenda to start sales conversations that offer value to the client. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Intermediaries Process - Fully Competent
Works with full competence to understand the role and responsibilities of the intermediary in relation to both client and product providers. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Maintains the Relationship - Advanced
Works at an advanced level to cultivate and sustain positive interpersonal connections, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication to support enduring professional relationships. Typically works independently and provides guidance.

General Experience

Qualification/s and Experience:

  • Extensive Financial Services experience in a marketing/sales environment
  • Sales and Operational Management/leadership of a unit
  • Management Diploma
  • Commercial/Financial or business related diploma/degree
  • CFP/RFP3 or equivalent (i.e.: 120 credits and RE)

Knowledge and Skills:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:



IT:
  • MS: Office (Excel, Word, PP)
  • Web based platform tool/site
  • Advisor tools (i.e.: Sanfin; Leads program, Santrust, Sanport)
  • AUTONUB

Business/Management:
  • Financial Services Industry Knowledge
  • Specialised knowledge within different channels (Tied, Broker Distribution and Enterprises)
  • Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)
  • Legal technical Knowledge (product related)
  • New and Existing business processes
  • Advisor contracts and remuneration
  • Broker and/or Advisor contracts
  • Sales and related administration processes
  • Leads management and campaigns/competitions)
  • Leadership and Management skills to manage staff
  • Budgets and expense management (including profitability and VNB)
  • Debt management
  • Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge (FAIS accredited)
  • Different distribution models and value propositions

Required Behavioural Competencies

Communicates Effectively
Manages Complexity
Ensures Accountability
Builds Networks
Instils Trust
Customer Focus

Turnaround Times

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. The closing date for applications is 10 November 2026.


The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.

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