Hello an exciting new opportunity has become available in our Hollard Life Solutions Division. We are looking to recruit a Regional Sales Manager.
Why This Role Matters:
This role plays a critical part in delivering Hollard's "win-win-win" philosophy by creating value for clients, advisers, employees, and shareholders.
The Regional Manager drives sustainable business growth, develops high-performing teams, builds strategic market relationships, and ensures the region operates efficiently, profitably, and compliantly.
What You Will Do:
Onboarding new productive Brokers and Partnerships.
Maintaining and building relationships with supporting and potential supporters.
Supporting and driving projects and campaigns.
Submitting innovative ideas to reduce medical and other costs.
Managing operational expenses to reduce wastage and to increase productivity.
Escalating relevant complaints and constraints to relevant internal partners.
Coaching, mentoring and teaching staff to enable each team member to perform at their optimal ability.
Recognizing and rewarding achievements.
Encouraging and create opportunities to enhance creativity and innovation.
Having open brutal honest discussions in the team to ensure effective root cause problem solving and to ensure learning and personal development and growth that will enhances overall team effectiveness.
Managing and monitoring sales activities on a daily basis to obtain a consistency that will enable sustainable performance above expected targets. This includes pipeline management to ensure sufficient sales stock. This also includes monitoring of final offer implementation to enhance the business conversion ratio.
Monitoring consultant adviser panel activities to ensure that we partner with advisers who are willing to support us on a consistent basis.
Required Knowledge and Experience
What You Will Bring:
Minimum 7 years' experience in the insurance industry, including at least 5 years in sales leadership, management, or mentoring roles.
Strong sales, relationship management, communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive performance.
Commercial acumen with a focus on business growth, client service, and operational effectiveness.
A results-driven, proactive, and relationship-focused approach, aligned with Hollard's values and culture.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Business Management, or a related field