Ensure the successful implementation and management of Sanlam Strategic Partnership initiatives, which is focussed on long-term insurance agents. This job is focused on the retention and profitable growth of allocated and new intermediary portfolios through the development and management of strong relationships with Sanlam intermediaries and internal business partners, to support the Group strategy.
What will make you successful in this role
- Supporting Santam sales strategy & business plan in line with the regions Targets.
- Establish and manage strong relationships with brokers including business managers.
- Growth and profitability of allocated broker portfolio.
- Working with brokers in developing a business plan to grow business.
- Assist in identifying new potential brokers and opportunities for business growth.
- Awareness of competition and market information.
- Facilitating the sales process and ensure that brokers deal with correct channels.
- Facilitating sale of quotes.
- Monthly analysis of figures down to broker level.
- Reporting at Broker Services regional meetings.
Qualifications
- Completed GR12
- Short term insurance related qualification or COP certification
- FAIS credits (commercial and personal lines)
- RE 5 certification
- Valid driver’s license
- At least 5 years personal lines and commercial experience in an operational environment
- Experience in maintaining and growing a profitable portfolio of commercial and personal insurance
Knowledge and Skill
- Knowledge and experience of the Santam / Sanlam synergies will be beneficial
- Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans)
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- In-depth knowledge of financial analysis processes and statistics
- Technical product knowledge with regards to short term insurance
- Technical underwriting knowledge
- Excellent inter-personal and problem solving skills
Personal Attributes
- Business insight - Contributing through others
- Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
- Decision quality - Contributing through others
- Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
Core Competencies
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
- Customer focus - Contributing through others
- Drives results - Contributing through others
- Collaborates - Contributing through others
- Being resilient - Contributing through others
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. 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 employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Turnaround time
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.
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