Regional Manager – Agri
Sanlam
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bloemfontein • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Develop and execute strategies to expand crop insurance
- Lead marketing initiatives and coordinate Area Managers to promote products to Brokers and Agri Businesses
- Represent Santam at farmers’ meetings
- Build and maintain relationships with Broker agencies and Agri Businesses
- Manage crop insurance administration and broker support
- Drive cross-selling for crop and asset insurance
- Foster strong partnerships with clients, brokers, and Agri Business managers
- Coordinate broker relationships across Santam
- Support Relationship Managers
- Monitor service delivery and ensure compliance with SLA and CSI requirements
- Manage regional operating expenses
- Assist brokers with training and operational support
- Guide crop insurance administration and policy issuance
- Oversee premium collections
- Manage regional marketing initiatives and budgets
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Acquire competitor business and grow Santam’s market share
- Ensure superior client service for brokers and end clients
Requirements
- Agricultural degree or diploma with soil science and plant science as subjects
- 7-10 years’ experience in an Agri Sales environment
- 3 – 5 years of experience in managing a team
Benefits
- Transformation and growth opportunities
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Support for attracting the best talent
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
crop insurancemarketing initiativesbroker supportpolicy issuancepremium collectionsbusiness developmentclient serviceoperational supportcompliance monitoringbudget management
Soft skills
relationship buildingleadershipteam managementcommunicationstrategic planningcross-sellingclient engagementproblem-solvingnegotiationtraining
Certifications
Agricultural degreeAgricultural diploma