About this role
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Job Description
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This position of an Executive Business Manager is based in the North Coast Umhlanga Office and surrounding area. This is a sales management role accountable for an existing and experienced team. The successful incumbent will have to ensure the team’s profitability by managing results, resources and risks within the framework of the business plan for the area. This role also contributes to the overall management/leadership of the geographical area by serving as a member of the MANCO.Location: North Coast Area and Surroundings (Umhlanga Office)
- Managing the application of PFA’s sales process.
- Managing the existing business processes (i.e. conservation, outstanding business, financing, administration and client care).
- Interacting with successful and demanding financial advisors.
- Coaching and development of financial advisors.
- Building and sustaining a productive team.
- Assist with General Practice
- Recruitment into Team of Quality Established Advisors
- Recruit into ACA team to ensure you have pipeline of Graduate Advisors.
- Development and Implementation of a Local Marketing Plan
- The area may include some top 25 advisers that require executive level management.
Qualifications and Experience required
- Matric or equivalent
- CFP qualification will be an advantage
- Must be FAIS compliant with a certificate in Financial Planning or an equivalent qualification with 120 relevant credits at a minimum NQF level 5.
- Must have passed RE 5 level 1.
- Previous experience as a Sales Manager is preferable.
- Be accredited on all products that PFA distributes as well as accreditation on other optional products.
- Preferably 24 month’s service as a Financial Advisor.
- Have strong administrative capabilities.
- Should be comfortable in applying the sales process.
- Should be able to apply the six-step financial process.
- Having difficult conversations and being assertive.
- Coaching of others
- Proficiency in Afrikaans would be advantageous
Critical Skills and qualities
- Coaching/training/development
- People/performance management
- Planning, organising and monitoring
- Analytical thinker
- Interpersonal/communication
- Goal setting and execution
- Sales and marketing focused
- Able to motivate and inspire
- Business and financial acumen
Skills
Building Trust, Change Management, Client Needs Assessments, Commercial Acumen, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Executing Plans, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Software, Strengthening Customer Relationships, UpsellingCompetencies
Builds Effective TeamsBuilds NetworksBusiness InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityEducation
Closing Date
12 February 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Other facts
About Old Mutual Limited
Old Mutual Limited is a premium pan-African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key markets in 14 countries. We have been helping our customers achieve their lifetime financial goals for over 170 years by investing their funds in ways that create positive futures for them, their families, their communities and broader society.
In this way, we significantly contribute to improving the lives of our customers and their communities while ensuring a sustainable future for our business.
We employ more than 30 000 people and operate in 14 countries across two regions Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eSwatini) as well as Asia (China)
So why work here?
We believe you can shape the future with us – a future where we build a better Africa together. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities that will give you an edge on the rest. Once you’re part of our team, you will have access to the best breed of advice, tools and frameworks that will equip you to be your exceptional best. #MomentsThatMatter
What you'll do
- This sales management role is accountable for an existing and experienced team, ensuring profitability by managing results, resources, and risks within the business plan for the area. The role also involves contributing to the overall management and leadership of the geographical area as a member of MANCO.
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