Junior Business Development Manager

Who are we?

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs.  We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth.  Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

What will you do?

Job Purpose 

 

The Junior Business Development Manager will be responsible for prospecting, sourcing, developing, and maintaining a specialised Investment Intermediary portfolio, and developing and/or increasing Sanlam Group’s market share of retail investment business from this portfolio, whilst delivering on the Glacier Distribution and Sales Strategy. The role is based in Cape Town. 

 

Key Outcomes

 

The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Junior Business Development Manager:

 

Targets and inflows

• Service an existing Intermediary Glacier supporting client base
• Source and introduce new Intermediaries to Glacier
• Attract new business and increase retention of existing investment business
• Ensure that profitable annual sales volumes and monthly targets are met by directly and actively growing and managing an Intermediary Portfolio
• Ensure intermediaries adherence to all regulatory requirements (e.g. FAIS, FICA)
• Co-ordinate and maintain effective SLAs with all relevant stakeholders (internal and external)

 

Growing the business

• Support and implement the regional business plan for Glacier (sales volumes, investment education and training, marketing and client services – administration)
• Supporting and enhancing an Intermediary support model to facilitate effective and efficient support between the Distribution Channels, the Adviser / Broker and the various Sanlam Group product providers

 

Knowledge and education

• Train and develop the Intermediary’s and Intermediary’s support staff
• Train and facilitate the use of Glacier’s digital strategy/tools such as the Web and Investment Hub.
• Supply accurate investment, product, fund, services and investor information
• Facilitate or identify Intermediary needs – technology, reporting and developing a profitable practice

 

Marketing and Sales initiatives

• Support investment projects and campaigns (marketing support)
• Participate in investment product implementation (presentations, product development & client service support)

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

• Relevant financial / investment qualification (Financial tertiary qualification is recommended)
• CFP is advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience in a financial distribution environment (Linked Service Provider and/or Investment Management Company is recommended) in a similar role
• Supporting and developing of intermediary (Sanlam Advisers and IFA) practices
• Proven Sales related success and track record
• Technical knowledge about retail investments, retail investment industry 
• Valid drivers’ license and own reliable vehicle

 

Competencies

 

• Client focus 
• Collaborates                      
• Cultivates Innovation
• Being resilient
• Drive Results                     
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work under high pressure 
• Lateral thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Educating people capabilities  
• High attention to detail     

    

Attributes

 

• Positive, can-do attitude with high self confidence levels
• Passion and high-performance orientation   
• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Persuasive

What will make you successful in this role? Qualification and Experience Degree or Diploma with 4 to 6 years related experience.Knowledge and Skills Assist with production target achievementTechnical advice and supportPartnership and network buildingCompliancePersonal Attributes Business insight - Contributing independentlyCommunicates effectively - Contributing independentlyAction orientated - Contributing independentlyPlans and aligns - Contributing independentlyBuild 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 five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyBeing resilient - Contributing independentlyTurnaround 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. 

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity.  This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.  The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.