Business Development Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Business Development Manager within the Sanlam Group, specifically for Sanlam Private Wealth. The primary responsibility of this position is to build and leverage personal networks to acquire and retain direct clients for Sanlam Private Wealth. **What you will do** * Attract new business and increase retention of existing business in the intermediated and direct client space * Source and introduce new Intermediaries to Sanlam Private Wealth for portfolio managers to manage * Ensure that profitable annual sales and monthly targets are met * Further develop and grow the regional business from Sanlam Connect Advisers and Brokers * Implementing an Intermediary support model to Sanlam Private Wealth, the intermediary and the various Sanlam Group providers * Train and develop the Intermediary and Intermediary support staff * Be present at all strategic meetings and gatherings where regional presence is required * Support marketing efforts and events * Participate in client value proposition implementation * Facilitate or identify intermediary needs and developing a profitable practice for HNW and UHNW clients * Co-ordinate and maintain effective SLA’s with all relevant stakeholders * Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements * Train and facilitate the use of Sanlam Private Wealth’s digital strategy and tools **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Resilience and tenacity in a sales environment * Building and maintaining relationships * Contributing to team success * High performing and target driven * Client service orientation * Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills * Driving impact and influence * Innovative thinking * Entrepreneurial skills * Problem-solving * Ability to work under pressure * Relevant financial/ investment tertiary qualification * A minimum of five years’ experience in a distribution environment * Supporting and developing of intermediary practices * Proven Sales related success and track record * Valid drivers’ license and own reliable vehicle * Technical knowledge about the client value proposition across investments, Fiduciary & Tax, lending and industry trends * Understanding of financial markets * Knowledge of the trading environment * Highly organised with a high level of customer focus * Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience * Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills * Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem-solving * Positive, can do attitude with high self confidence levels * Willingness to travel extensively **Who should apply** This role is suited for an individual with a relevant financial/investment tertiary qualification and a minimum of five years' experience in a distribution environment, with a track record of supporting and developing intermediary practices and proven sales success. The ideal candidate will be resilient, tenacious, highly target-driven, and possess strong relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills, with a focus on client service. They should be highly organised, proactive, capable of working under pressure, and willing to travel extensively. Essential technical knowledge includes client value propositions across investments, Fiduciary & Tax, lending, industry trends, financial markets, and the trading environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/business-development-manager-sanlam-18 Source: myjobmag

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