Sales Manager

Overview

Sales Manager Jobs in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Trident Wealth Management

Title: Sales Manager

Company: Trident Wealth Management

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and driven Sales Manager to join one of the largest and fastest-growing franchises of Old Mutual.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in recruiting, developing, managing, and growing a high-performing team of financial advisers. This role is suited to an ambitious industry professional with strong leadership ability, a proven sales background, and the drive to build and scale a successful financial advice business.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of financial advisers.
• Lead and motivate the team to achieve sales, production, and growth targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the adviser footprint and overall business.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and support to team members.
• Monitor individual and team performance and implement appropriate action plans where required.
• Drive a strong sales culture focused on client outcomes, professionalism, and sustainable business growth.
• Ensure that advisers operate in accordance with relevant regulatory, compliance, and Old Mutual requirements.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the continued expansion of the franchise.
• Build a culture of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior leadership to execute the franchise’s strategic growth objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience in growing, leading, and managing a sales or adviser team.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain high-performing individuals.
• Completed RE5 qualification.
• Completed all Class of Business / regulatory requirements, including 120 credits or equivalent qualification.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• CFP® designation or progress towards CFP® certification will be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the financial services and financial advice environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly target-driven with a proven ability to deliver sustainable growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an entrepreneurial and results-driven leader who enjoys building businesses and developing people. You should have the ability to balance strong sales leadership with effective people management, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and compliance.

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading and rapidly expanding Old Mutual franchise, with significant scope to build, grow, and lead a successful financial adviser team.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join one of the largest and fastest-growing Old Mutual franchises.
• A leadership role with significant scope for career progression and business growth.
• Access to an established brand, support structures, and growth opportunities.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial, and performance-driven environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building and developing a successful team.

If you are an experienced financial services professional with a passion for leadership, sales, and building high-performing teams, we would like to hear from you.