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Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
Job Description
- This role ensures the rollout of strategy in the regions. Key to the role is the knowledge of Old Mutuals retail protection offering (mainly Old Mutual Protect but also Greenlight) and the analysis of competitor product and activity and the positioning of Old Mutuals profile in the regions. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts over periods up to 3 months.
- Specific:
- Markets the Old Mutual product set to the distribution channels.
- Keeps abreast of product development issues in the financial services industry.
- Identifies product marketing opportunities.
- Displays knowledge of competitor products and conducts comparative analysis.
- Develops and maintains relationships with distribution channels.
- Initiates implements and monitors agreed marketing plans within the region.
- Assists Product Management Product Marketing Distribution Marketing Regional Marketing Managers on the roll out of product marketing strategy in the regions.
- Plans and delivers formal presentations to channels advisors and clients.
- Manages product marketing events in order to strengthen the Old Mutual profile in regions.
- General: Undertakes the functions of stakeholder communication/engagement primarily to regional distribution teams implementation of activation plans rollout and implementation of product launches building of marketing support materials delivery of training and input in respect of product proposals enhancements and tools
Product Performance
- Old Mutual Protect sales outcomes for PF are the ultimate yardstick of success with issued sales tracked regularly (at least weekly) and confirmed sales being the key monthly/annual measure
- Deep expertise of Old Mutual Protect (OMP) proposition
- Supports other risk specialists and gives input to product management and product development teams with associated competitor product insight and marketingrelated needs
Stakeholder Management/Engagement
- Collaborates and engages/communicates to ensure agreement /alignment of the annual/quarterly/specific regional Old Mutual Protect product marketing needs messages and approach with key stakeholders
- Cocreates the protection distribution strategy with the regional provincial general manager and delivers the elements expected of the regional risk specialist for the respective channel(s)
- 3 year Tertiary Qualification in Engineering Commerce Business Actuarial Marketing or Finance
- A min of 3 years applicable product/business experience
OR
- Matric with a min of 6 years applicable product/business experience
- Sufficient level of competency in all MS technologies (Excel PowerPoint Word Teams)
- Customer First (Service)
- (Service)
- Innovation (Perspective)
- Leading with Influence
- Personal Mastery (Learning)
- Collaboration (Relating)
- Strategic (Service)
Skills
Competencies
Business Insight
Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Ensures Accountability
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Organizational Savvy
Plans and Aligns
Education
Closing Date
10 April 2025 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority