Job Description

To implement the insurance operations strategy and business plan.

Analyse the Insurance sales strategy and implement a sales operational strategy that determines and addresses business imperatives. Monitor and implement the execution of the business plan and align with operations strategy. Define the objectives and outputs for Insurance tied agent sales and align with departmental strategy. Develop strategic sales plans to reach required goals by means of individual and team efforts.

Develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate goals.

Directs tied sales forecasting activities and set performance goals accordingly. Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to source new markets. Prepare periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales and areas of proposed client base expansion. Responsible for the development and performance of all tied sales activities in assigned market. Establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base. Develop a business plan and sales strategy in collaboration with GM; Alternative Channels, for the market and ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability.

To provide direction on strategic priorities

Communicate the strategic priorities to the entire province. Highlight focus areas and measure the implementation of the strategic priorities. Identify and implement initiatives that support the execution of strategic priorities.

Management of provincial budget

Analyse and control expenditure of division to conform to budgetary requirements. Analyse the business plan to determine financial requirements for the province. Measure trends and manage financials for the province.

Management and development of staff

Manage by leading and directing to ensure staff members perform at optimum productivity level. Drive targets and establish business relationships. Manage and control sustainable business relationships in support of new business opportunities and align with company values. Interact with external clients and is involved in conflict resolution, providing guidance on policies.


B. Com degree or equivalent Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). Be in possession of a tertiary qualification in marketing or sales RE 1 Up to 8 years relevant management experience. 3 Years relevant supervisory experience Computer literacy - intermediate Funeral Service Industry Knowledge Long Term Insurance Industry Knowledge Decision making skills Interpersonal skills Leadership skills Analytical skills * Business Acumen