Regional Manager - Limpopo North

Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With over a 126-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security.Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 7 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana and Lesotho. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.Visit us at www.metropolitan.co.zaDisclaimer As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.Role PurposeDevelop and drive profitable sales through effective plans, targets, and growth in support of the business’s strategic objectives, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.RequirementsQualificationsMatric or equivalent NQF4 qualificationDegree in Commerce, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (preferable)FAIS Representative Regulatory Exam Level 1 and 5 passedFAIS recognized qualification (minimum 120 credits)120 credit FAIS recognized qualificationClass of Business 3 & 7Experience8-10 years’ experience in the insurance industry (essential)5-8 years of relevant managerial experience fulfilling the duties of a compliant key individual (essential)Registered with the FSP as a key individualStrong computer literacy skillsDuties & ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of Branch ManagersManage and execute a strategic sales planEffectively manage the allocated sales budgetBuild and manage relationships with key stakeholders and key account managersLead and manage adherence to legislative regulations and compliance requirementsFoster a high performance and inclusive cultureCompetenciesMaking Decisions: Is determined and decides on actions willingly assumes responsibility is definitive and stands by own decisions.Empowering Individuals: Motivates individuals by empowering them seeks to inspire people and groups gives encouragement to others.Providing Insights: Is focused on continuously improving things provides insights by identifying key issues makes intuitive judgments.Generating Ideas: Is creative in producing ideas assumes an original approach when generating ideas adopts radical solutions.Exploring Possibilities: Is conceptual when developing ideas applies theories to problem solving prefers to learn by thinking and identifying underlying principles.Developing Strategies: Is focused on developing strategies thinks in the longer term and anticipates trends envisages the future and adopts a visionary approach.Interacting with People: Is lively and projects enthusiasm is talkative in making contact is focused on interacting and networking with people.Articulating Information: Is articulate in giving presentations is eloquent and explains things well projects social confidence when articulating information.