OUTsurance is a customer-centric and dynamic financial services company with a global foot print and a proud history of innovation. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

We are looking for a Regional Manager. The individual will need to be strong in developing effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, combined with excellent communication, planning and implementation skills. They will also be responsible for managing and growing an insurance sales force across the Western Cape. 

• Matric  
• Drivers Licence
• Own reliable vehicle
• Up to date on RE etc.
• Must have managed a workforce in a Face to Face channel with at least 2 years’ experience

Responsibilities:

• Dealing with the employer’s clients on all levels in a competent, efficient and professional way, in accordance with the quantity and quality standards that are in place and in accordance with the Values of the employer.
• Delivering on all key-outputs that will be discussed in more detail with you by your Head of Department in terms of business requirements and success including but not limited to:
  • Business development
  • Coaching
  • Target Setting and Business Management
  • People Management & Development
  • Transformation
  • Performance Management
• You will be required to help with training and onboarding of staff as well as driving sales in the Shoprite/Checkers/Usave branches by visiting the relevant stores and Team Managers. Operational targets will be set for the Shoprite Agency Force which you will need to ensure they meet.
• You will also be required to travel when training is needed in different provinces and may be required to assist with training Shoprite managers too.
• Regular management reporting on the performance of your team at relevant meetings and ensuring follow through on all issues that arise in the process
• Liaising proactively with other operational and support departments in the company including Sales Support, Retention, Claims, Marketing, Actuarial, Human Resources and Training departments among others
• Accepting full responsibility for all allocated work projects. This includes the timeous completion of any accompanying transaction whether by computer or otherwise. Oversee day-to-day operations, to ensure performance targets are met
• Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
• Evaluate and improve operations
• Prepare regular reports
• Lead a team to ensure that the deliverables are met
• Manage relationships with stakeholders (such as Shoprite, Checkers and Usave management)
• Accurate and timeous reporting of relevant management information
• Build strategic, professional and ethical relationships with internal and external clients