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We are searching for  an individual with solid experience in managing sales teams to join the Sterkspruit Life office. You will be responsible  for  driving performance of a team of sales representatives and ensuring that  business objectives are met.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric.  In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.  You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Recruit  high  quality  representatives  timeously  and  accurately
• nsure  that  appointed  representatives  are  adequately  trained
• anage  a  team  of   insurance  representatives  optimally
• E sure  that  the  set  insurance  sales  targets  are  reached
• En ure  and  monitor  compliance  with  respect  to  FAIS/FICA/LTIA  and  all  other  relevant  legislation
• Risk  anagement
• Develop  and  expand  markets

• Grade  12
• A  suitable  industry  entry  qualification  within  the  requirements  of  the  Financial  Services  Board
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
  
  • From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
  li>From years 2008 - 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
  • All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognised qualification 
  • Clear ITC
  • Clear criminal record
  • RE5  certificate
  • RE1  will  be  an  advantage
  Drivers’  license,  own  reliable  transport  and  cell  phone

Proven  success  in  the  Marketing  of  Life  Assurance  for  at  least  three  years

Job Description

Your Career

As a member of our sales leadership team, you will build and drive regional account sales teams to exceed company objectives while growing your region according to plan. You’ll be responsible for building a high-performance sales culture that delivers results in bookings, sales development, and forecast accuracy while simultaneously mentoring and developing your team members to accomplish individual and organizational goals. It will be required that you track sales activity, provide sales projects, and create and analyze metrics.

A challenge inspires you, rather than intimidates you, and you aren’t afraid of setting accelerated goals to drive you to succeed. More than that, you are motivated by empowering our clients to meet their cybersecurity needs and you are driven with an encompassing passion for solutions selling. You’re not afraid of addressing the critical challenges they are facing within digital transactions – and really, you thrive on the pressure.

Your Impact

• Responsible for building and developing a team of quota carrying and lead generation sales professionals
• Own and drive revenue outcomes within the assigned region, territories, and / or district, exceeding personal and team sales quotas and goals
• Review weekly forecast and business outcomes with representatives and sales leaders
• Coach, develop, and mentor representatives to success in all aspects of the sales cycle : lead generation, qualification, forecasting, and closing opportunities, while using our channel / partner network
• Build sales analysis for insight into weekly, monthly and quarterly execution and strategies
• Attend weekly regional forecast and management calls to provide Inside Sales perspective
• Work closely with other District Sales Managers on crafting business strategy to accomplish company goals
• Required to stay knowledgeable and up-to-date on product roadmap, industry changes, and competitive landscapes

Qualifications

Your Experience

Sales experience and management experience : preferably experience handling both quotas carrying and lead generation inside sales teams

Enterprise sales experience required : networking or network security industries strongly preferred

Experience with channel and partner sales models

Consistently achieved sales goals through your leadership and personal goals

Able to learn new technology quickly, as well as adapt to changing needs

Hired, developed and retained successful sales talent

Deep understanding of enterprise sales methodology that you can translate and coach others in

Built strong cross-functional relationships across clients, partners, and internal teams

Previous practice in Salesforce.com

25% quarterly travel within region

Additional Information

The Team

Our sales team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security.

As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. You won’t find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn’t committed to your success – with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple : we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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**Our Mission**
At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.
**Who We Are**
We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.
**Your Career**
As a member of our sales leadership team, you will build and drive regional account sales teams to exceed company objectives while growing your region according to plan. You'll be responsible for building a high-performance sales culture that delivers results in bookings, sales development, and forecast accuracy while simultaneously mentoring and developing your team members to accomplish individual and organizational goals. It will be required that you track sales activity, provide sales projects, and create and analyze metrics.
A challenge inspires you, rather than intimidates you, and you aren't afraid of setting accelerated goals to drive you to succeed. More than that, you are motivated by empowering our clients to meet their cybersecurity needs and you are driven with an encompassing passion for solutions selling. You're not afraid of addressing the critical challenges they are facing within digital transactions - and really, you thrive on the pressure.
**Your Impact**
+ Responsible for building and developing a team of quota carrying and lead generation sales professionals
+ Own and drive revenue outcomes within the assigned region, territories, and/or district, exceeding personal and team sales quotas and goals
+ Review weekly forecast and business outcomes with representatives and sales leaders
+ Coach, develop, and mentor representatives to success in all aspects of the sales cycle: lead generation, qualification, forecasting, and closing opportunities, while using our channel/partner network
+ Build sales analysis for insight into weekly, monthly and quarterly execution and strategies
+ Attend weekly regional forecast and management calls to provide Inside Sales perspective
+ Work closely with other District Sales Managers on crafting business strategy to accomplish company goals
+ Required to stay knowledgeable and up-to-date on product roadmap, industry changes, and competitive landscapes
**Your Experience**
+ Sales experience and management experience: preferably experience handling both quotas carrying and lead generation inside sales teams
+ Enterprise sales experience required: networking or network security industries strongly preferred
+ Experience with channel and partner sales models
+ Consistently achieved sales goals through your leadership and personal goals
+ Able to learn new technology quickly, as well as adapt to changing needs
+ Hired, developed and retained successful sales talent
+ Deep understanding of enterprise sales methodology that you can translate and coach others in
+ Built strong cross-functional relationships across clients, partners, and internal teams
+ Previous practice in Salesforce.com
+ 25% quarterly travel within region
**The Team**
Our sales team members work hand-in-hand with large organizations around the world to keep their digital environments protected. We educate, inspire, and empower our potential clients in their journey to security.
As part of our sales team, you are empowered with unmatched systems and tools, constantly updated research and sales libraries, and a team built on joint success. You won't find someone at Palo Alto Networks that isn't committed to your success - with everyone pitching in to assist when it comes to solutions selling, learning, and development. As a member of our sales team, you are motivated by a solutions-focused sales environment and find fulfillment in working with clients to resolve incredibly complex cyberthreats.
**Our Commitment**
We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at .
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No.** **Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

Overview

We are looking for a professional Area Manager to coordinate and oversee our organization’s operations.

The area manager function is mainly to implement the correct processes and practices across the organization. Excellent understanding of HR / IR practices and labour.

Ultimately, we’ll trust you to help us remain compliant, efficient and profitable during the course of business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Ensure KPI's are achieved as per scorecards for all sites
• Recruit, train and supervise staff
• Find ways to increase quality of customer service
• HR / IR
• Client retention and market growth

Requirements

• Proven work experience as operations manager or similar role in warehouse / distribution / FMCG environment / labour outsourcing
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Experience budgeting and forecasting
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent client relationship building and maintenance
• Staff management experience (HR / IR)

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Overview

OneCart is hiring an Area Manager in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The Area Manager will drive OneCart’s success by leading a team of Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers to create and maintain the OneCart experience for our customers. In addition, to coach and motivate employees to achieve sales results and operational metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage collaborative and cohesive relationships between internal and external customers.
• Provide resources to ensure employees can adequately perform their roles (e.g. uniforms, shopper cards, marketing material).
• Coach and motivate employees to achieve sales results and operational metrics.
• Lead and manage a team of Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers to ensure daily flawless service delivery to customers.
• Own efficiency and quality metrics.
• Drive regional growth by launching new coverage areas and shopper onboarding.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot daily operational issues with an analytical, data-driven mindset.
• Initiate and lead processes to ensure qualified applicants join Shopper and Driver teams.
• Ensure continuous compliance for Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers.
• Support the Head Office Operations Managers on special projects for operating efficiency and growth.
• Provide an operational perspective to HQ teams, including Logistics and Community Operations, to ensure best practices and protocols.
• Daily management of Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers to meet KPIs, especially on-time fulfilment.
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures.
• Implement and anticipate change management processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing personal objectives with organisational needs.

Complaints Management

• Assist and respond to escalated Supervisor, Shopper and Driver queries.
• Resolve escalated customer complaints.
• Provide feedback to the National Operations Manager on unresolved customer queries.
• Investigate and respond to escalated queries and ensure timely resolution.
• Identify potential problems before they occur and take preventative action.
• Consult with people inside and outside the region to solve problems.

Field Training

• Send training reports to the Training Specialist when training is conducted.
• Manage the performance of field staff.
• Train and develop Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers when required.

Recruitment and Workforce Planning

• Update daily/bi-weekly reports to Line Manager via email.
• Report staff movements and track weekly to the Line Manager.
• Payroll overtime and movement reports submitted monthly by deadlines.
• Ensure submission and tracking of Leave.

Logistics Administration

• Daily call log at 9 am with Line Manager.
• Daily and weekly KPI reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of reporting and real-time visibility.
• Ensure reports are accurate and submitted timely to relevant parties.

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Matric certification.
• Higher education in Operations or equivalent.
• Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of experience in retail or supply chain operations, project management and/or customer support.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experience in meeting sales targets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Competencies And Skills

• Good use and understanding of Charting and Pivot tables in Excel.
• High attention to detail and strong execution skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Strong critical thinking ability in technical and non-technical issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Positive attitude and fortitude to work through dynamic operational conditions.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Resilience, decisiveness and action-orientation.
• Assertiveness, ability to work independently and under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence, negotiation skills, professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Responsive and able to plan and organise effectively.
• Self-directed and motivated.

Working conditions

• Working conditions may include regular evening and weekend work, public holidays, shift work, outdoor work and interacting with challenging clients.
• Travel to different stores within the portfolio.

Physical Requirements

• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination to stay safe while driving.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail

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East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to ensure security protocols are being followed and to address any issues or concerns.
• Oversee administrative tasks related to scheduling, payroll, and documentation.
• Ensure that security officers are compliant with company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Train and mentor security officers to enhance their performance and adherence to protocols.
• Coordinate with clients to understand their security needs and tailor services accordingly.
• Monitor security equipment and systems to ensure functionality and effectiveness.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Maintain communication channels with security personnel to address any emerging security threats or issues promptly.
• Develop and implement security strategies to mitigate risks and enhance safety measures.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of security personnel and provide feedback for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness of security operations.
• Assume a pivotal role as the initial point of contact in responding promptly to incidents, prioritizing the safeguarding of both personnel and resources within the designated area.

Deployment Details

• Permanent Position
• Shifts
• Guard Force Management
• Incident Response and management

Requirements

• PSIRA Grade C minimum
• Hand Gun Competency (business purposes)
• Drivers License
• Physically fit
• Reside in Cape Town

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Overview

OneCart is looking to hire a Area Manager, in this roleArea Manager will drive OneCart’s success by leading a team of Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers to create and maintain the OneCart experience for our customers. In addition, to coach and motivate employees to achieve sales results and operational metrics.

Core Activities & Accountabilities

• Manage collaborative and cohesive relationships between internal and external customers.
• To provide resources to ensure employees can adequately perform their roles (e.g. uniforms, shopper cards, marketing material).
• To coach and motivate employees to achieve sales results and operational metrics
• To lead and manage a team of Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers to ensure daily flawless service delivery to our customers.
• To own efficiency and quality metrics.
• Help to drive regional growth through launching new coverage areas and shopper onboarding.
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot daily operational issues, approaching all facets with an analytical, data-driven mindset.
• Initiate and lead processes to ensure qualified applicants join our Shopper and Driver teams.
• Ensure continuous compliance on Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers
• Support the Head Office Operations Managers on special projects for continued operating efficiency and growth.
• Provide an operational perspective to teams at HQ, including Logistics and Community Operations to ensure best practices and protocols.
• Daily management of Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers to ensure all teams are working optimally to reach their KPI’s, specifically related to on-time fulfilment.
• Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures.
• To implement and anticipate the change management process
• Demonstrate flexibility in balancing the achievement of own objectives with abilities to understand and respond to organisational needs.

Complaints Management

• Assist and attend to escalated Supervisor, Shopper and Driver queries
• Resolves escalated customer complaints
• Provide constant feedback to the National Operations Manager on unresolved customer queries
• Investigate and respond to escalated queries and ensure they are timeously resolved
• Foresees potential problems before they occur and takes action to prevent them from occurring
• Consults widely with people inside and outside own region to solve problems

Field Training

• To send training report sent to the Training Specialist if conducted the training
• Manage the performance of the field staff
• Train and develop Supervisors, Shoppers and Drivers when required

Recruitment and Workforce planning

• Update report sent, daily, bi-weekly via email to Line Manager.
• Report staff movements and ensure they are tracked and reported weekly to the Line Manager
• Payroll overtime and movement report sent monthly as per deadline dates
• Ensure submission and tracking of Leave

Logistics Administration

• Daily call log at 9 am with Line Manager.
• Daily and weekly KPI reporting.
• Ensures accuracy of reporting
• Ensures real-time reporting is always available and visible
• Reports are accurate and timeously submitted to relevant parties

Minimum Academic, Professional Qualifications & Experience required

• Minimum Matric certification
• Higher education in Operations or equivalent
• Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of experience in retail or supply chain operations, project management and/or customer support.
• Experience in managing a team
• Experience in meeting sales targets
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Competencies and Skills

• Good use and understanding of Charting and Pivot tables in Excel
• High attention to detail and strong execution skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Strong critical thinking ability in technical and non-technical issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Positive attitude and fortitude to work through ever-changing and dynamic operational conditions.
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Resilience
• Decisive and action-orientated
• Assertiveness
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• High emotional intelligence
• Negotiation skills
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Responsive
• Effective planning and organising
• Self-directed and motivated

Working conditions

• Working conditions cover various circumstances, from regular evening and weekend work, public holidays shift work, working outdoors and working with challenging clients.
• Travel to different stores within your portfolio

Physical requirements

• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination to stay safe while driving.
• Ability to walk, drive, and lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.

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Reference: NWN -NBo-1

Our well-established client in the Gambling and Hospitality industry is looking to recruit a self-driven and motivated Financial Operations Manager to add to their division based in Johannesburg East.

Duties & Responsibilities

Your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Display people leadership by identifying and managing training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans
• Deliver financial planning and results by aligning financial strategies with BBBEE transformational agenda
• Ensure financial governance through the implementation of control measures and checks with each department to mitigate any financial risk to the business
• Financial Operations Management by overseeing the recording and delivery of all financial transactions using the services of the company for all financial functions of the unit to ensure the financial position of the unit is accurate and up to date
• Stakeholder relationship management through collaboration with the Shared Services
• Ownership of annual audit and financial statements
• Ownership of asset control and fixed asset accounting
• Preparation and review of taxation and tax compliance
• Compile and maintain budgets
• Compile reports and financial packs for submission to the Board of Directors

Education

• BCom in Accounting/ Finance

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in staff management
• Registered with a Professional Accounting body advantageous
• Industry experience: Gambling/Hospitality
• Great Plains experience beneficial
• Strong knowledge of SA Tax/Gambling Tax
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Team player
• Deadline driven
• Effectively works under pressure

Package & Remuneration

R - R

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

Please only apply if this ad is relevant to your skill set. Should you not be contacted in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

For more information, contact:

Tazlynn Sayago
Researcher: General and Junior Finance

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Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for:

• Proactively deal with clients telephonically / face to face to ensure smooth running of business
• Effectively cross sell products to existing clients
• Generate new business and attend to sales meetings
• Ensure efficient installation and repair of safety equipment
• Manage large projects according to company project management schedules and templates
• Feed new product design ideas

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