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Head of Alternative Distribution
Old Mutual Namibia
Posted 3 months agoWindhoek, Namibia
Location
Windhoek, Namibia
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Sales
Job Description
Old Mutual is a leading pan-African financial services group with a presence across more than 14 African countries. Old Mutual Namibia (OMAO) provides insurance, investment, savings, and banking solutions to individuals and businesses. As a firm believer in the African opportunity, Old Mutual supports the growth of the continent through diverse talent and inclusive financial services.
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Requirements
- Namibian citizenship
- Honours Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent related qualification
- 5-10 years of management experience within the Financial Services industry
- Demonstrated success in leading and growing multi-channel distribution networks
- Strong competence in regulatory reporting, governance frameworks, and strategic sales leadership
- Experience in sales management is a distinct advantage
- Solid product and technical knowledge within financial services is advantageous
- High level of computer literacy
- Proven ability to align performance for success
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships
Responsibilities
- Translate the function's strategy into clear operational plans and motivate teams to deliver on business objectives
- Design and present tailored product and service solutions, negotiating terms within approved commercial parameters
- Represent the organization at industry events to strengthen market presence and gather market insights
- Lead and manage a diverse team by setting clear objectives, monitoring performance, and providing guidance
- Drive internal collaboration through coordinated marketing and relationship-building efforts across departments
- Manage and grow important customer accounts including mid-tier and multinational clients
- Develop and manage plans for potential customer relationships to drive business development
- Identify team development needs and drive capability building through coaching and training
- Build and manage strong relationships with key customers, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and retention
- Oversee an operational area and ensure efficient delivery of business initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership
