Job Description

Account Manager VAPS
A leading financial services company is looking for a proactive and insightful Account Manager to join their team. The company is a holding company for some of South Africa's most well-known insurance brands. They are pioneers in the financial services industry, focused on customer-centered innovation and service excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting analysis to provide insights on customer-focused product solutions. This role involves promoting new and existing VAPS products to achieve sales targets and grow business profitability. The Account Manager will monitor sales data for a specific region to assist in developing market strategies and identifying new business opportunities. Other responsibilities include preparing data reports, interpreting trends, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities also include:
Developing and implementing relationship management plans for existing customer accounts.
Collecting customer feedback to ensure needs are met and providing recommendations for changes based on their input.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes.
Acting as a subject matter expert for the team.
Managing a portfolio of product projects.
Requirements:
Education: A Grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent is essential. A relevant 3-year business degree or diploma, as well as a FAIS-recognized qualification, are advantageous.
Experience: 3-5 years of essential experience in account, product portfolio, or partner management. Relevant experience in the financial services and marketing environment is advantageous.
Skills: The role requires strong verbal communication, negotiation, and commercial acumen. The candidate must be proficient in standard office software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
A leading financial services company is looking for a proactive and insightful Account Manager to join their team. The company is a holding company for some of South Africa's most well-known insurance brands. They are pioneers in the financial services industry, focused on customer-centered innovation and service excellence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting analysis to provide insights on customer-focused product solutions. This role involves promoting new and existing VAPS products to achieve sales targets and grow business profitability. The Account Manager will monitor sales data for a specific region to assist in developing market strategies and identifying new business opportunities. Other responsibilities include preparing data reports, interpreting trends, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
Responsibilities also include:
Developing and implementing relationship management plans for existing customer accounts.
Collecting customer feedback to ensure needs are met and providing recommendations for changes based on their input.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes.
Acting as a subject matter expert for the team.
Managing a portfolio of product projects.
Requirements:
Education: A Grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent is essential. A relevant 3-year business degree or diploma, as well as a FAIS-recognized qualification, are advantageous.
Experience: 3-5 years of essential experience in account, product portfolio, or partner management. Relevant experience in the financial services and marketing environment is advantageous.
Skills: The role requires strong verbal communication, negotiation, and commercial acumen. The candidate must be proficient in standard office software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills Required