Branch Manager Job Opportunities at Old Mutual South Africa 2022

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

Your time is now to be your exceptional best at Old Mutual!
Job Description
To develop and grow the business by driving a good relationship between clients, agents and brokers in a manner that ensures achievement of set business targets

• Direct and control the branch team to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and aligned so as to achieve company’s objectives.
• Raise the company’s profile and enhancing its visibility by positioning it strategically in the Industry through Brand Positioning and Brand Building
• Develop effective marketing strategy by creating a sustainable and comprehensive sales and marketing plan.
• Analyze customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.
• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and outcomes.
• Design and execute innovative marketing strategy.
• Establish innovative processes to manage existing customer expectations.
• Ensure a standardized service to all customers.
• Growing the company’s portfolio through mining of new and existing clients.
• Facilitation in product development.
• Facilitation in recruitment, training and development of a robust sales team.
• Reviewing attrition and assisting in designing retention strategies.
• Maintaining effective communication by establishing healthy PR with customers, management, internal departments in accordance with corporate strategy.
• Handle quotations based on proposals and requests to source business and satisfy customers.
• Follow up on quotations to close business and to get feedback.
• Daily servicing of clients to nurture the relationship between the company and our customers.
• Follow up on renewals to retain business.
• Conduct market intelligence to get information.
• Provide support services and training to agents.
• Public Relations – adverts, entertaining media houses to keep clients happy.
• Premium collections
• Underwriting, claims follow up
  

Skills
Accountable, Business, Coaching, Employee Performance Evaluations, Office Administration, People Management, Recruitment Selection, Results-Oriented, Sales, Sales Process
Education
BA: Insurance Studies (Required)
Closing Date
14 March 2022