Area Manager – East London

Purpose

To translate the regional strategy into a tactical area strategy and drive performance of the area through effective management and collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum Qualification – BCom or Relevant Degree
Preferred Qualification – BCom Financial Degree
Experience – 5 to 8 years experience in a similar environment, of which 2 to 3 years ideally at management level

Additional Requirements

It is inherent to the role that the incumbent is honest in dealing with cash and financial transactions. As such, it is a pre-requisite for candidates to undergo consumer credit record checks to enable the Employer to ascertain whether the candidate’s credit record is acceptable. Suitably qualified applicants with relevant experience in the application of Credit and FNB Systems processes will be given preference in determining the best candidate for the vacancy. The role is Fais affected and therefore the successful candidate must have the relevant Business degree and RE certificate. Successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and own motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances
Set tactical goals and optimise the use of the people, finances, and technologies in order to realize those goals
Integrate business information, and compare, analyse, and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes
Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
Provide input into, and implement, corporate governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics policies in are of accountability in order to identify and manage risk exposure
Focus on tactical service plans to deliver and continuously provide a consistent, seamless, and positive customer experience
Define and drive the tactical sales strategy
Drive and increase an average balance of a specific portfolio of advances
Achieve market share and revenue target by growing assets; liabilities and non-interest revenue from existing clients and by acquiring new clients
Track, control, and influence sales activities with the specific aim to achieve previously determined sales team targets
Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in
Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support
Contribute to sustaining a competitive edge through external networking, benchmarking, and representation on related forums
Ensure the growth of active customer account base
Ensure generation of new leads
Influence the development and enablement of a culture and climate where the organisational values are demonstrated and lived Influence the understanding