OMF Intermediate Area Manager – Old Mutual x1
Job details
- Job title: OMF Intermediate Area Manager – Old Mutual South Africa
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Reference Number: JR-78987
- Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Job Description
The Intermediate Area Manager is responsible for leading and managing sales teams to achieve the organization’s business goals. The role involves overseeing customer relationship management, identifying new sales opportunities, managing budgets, coaching staff, and ensuring operational effectiveness.
The position also requires building and maintaining relationships with prospective and existing clients while promoting Old Mutual’s financial products and services.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and manage a large team of financial advisors
- Communicate and implement business strategies and plans
- Motivate staff to achieve business objectives
- Build a high-performance and accountable team culture
- Identify staff development needs and provide coaching and training
Customer Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
- Build relationships with decision-makers and influencers
- Resolve customer concerns and improve customer satisfaction
- Analyze customer feedback and recommend improvements
Sales and Business Development
- Promote and sell financial products and services
- Develop customized solutions for customers
- Negotiate agreements within company guidelines
- Identify and pursue new sales opportunities
- Build professional networks within the business sector
- Represent the organization at industry and networking events
Performance Management
- Set performance targets for team members
- Monitor and report on team performance
- Hold employees accountable for achieving targets
- Implement corrective actions where necessary
Operations and Budget Management
- Oversee operational activities within the business area
- Assist with budget planning and management
- Ensure effective delivery of business operations
Customer Focus and Key Account Management
- Develop internal marketing and customer relationship plans
- Manage relationships with important and strategic clients
- Support account teams with customer service delivery
Skills Required
- Leadership and people management
- Sales and negotiation skills
- Relationship management
- Networking and communication skills
- Business insight and strategic thinking
- Customer service orientation
- Budget management
- Coaching and mentoring ability
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Competencies
Essential Competencies
- Builds Effective Teams
- Builds Networks
- Business Insight
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
- Ensures Accountability