Business Development Manager: Retail

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Job Description

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Consults, advises and presents alternatives to the marketing managers on possible course of action, including identifying new business opportunities. Responsible for the design, development and execution of Direct Marketing & Lead Campaigns.

Minimum Requirements.
• A relevant Honours Degree with 6 to 8 years financial and or investment experience with at least 3 years at supervisory/management level;
• Corporate/Business relationship management experience l;
• Asset management experience will be beneficial;
• Retail experience will be beneficial;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Strong technical skills;
• Excellent networking skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Highly motivated and self-starter;
• Well organized and dynamic;
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of retail adviser business models and client segmentation
• Experience working with Portfolio Managers, Product, Marketing and Operations in a solution-driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience in retail investment distribution, adviser engagement, or private wealth platforms.
• Experience in developing or positioning bespoke investment or portfolio solutions for advisers or clients. (Beneficial)
• Advanced communication, presentation and stakeholder influence skills.
• High level of commercial judgement and strategic thinking capability.
• Ability to operate independently at senior management interaction level.

Job Specification.
• Ensuring that all internal systems and work processes works effectively.
• Accountable for the direction and management of marketing, sales and promotion of the organization’s products and services in designated market segments.
• Working with responsible business units to develop business plans and strategies to attain sales and profit objectives.
• Directing market research, product planning and advertising functions to accomplish organization objectives.
• Drive and effect education and training, presentations and proposals related to core business.
• Responsible for the monthly reporting and reconciliation process.
• Working closely with the responsible department in ensuring FIA compliance; and
• Handling customer queries and attends to all escalations.
• Strategic ownership of OMIGNAM’s retail distribution platform.
• Development and execution of retail asset growth strategy.
• Strategic adviser relationship management and segmentation.
• Portfolio led adviser engagement and education.

• Retail brand positioning and thought leadership.
• Strategic reporting and growth insight.
• Market intelligence and product feedback.
• Governance-aligned distribution discipline.
• Strategic collaboration across business units.
• Protection and growth of OMIGNAM’s retail franchise value.

Skills

Action Planning, Brand Development, Campaign Management, Contract Management, Customer Value Proposition Development, Data Compilation, Data Management, Executing Plans, Functional Expertise, Global Procurement, Inventory Management Software, Legal Practices, Media Management, Oral Communications, Target Market Segmentation

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Cultivates Innovation

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Manages Conflict

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

23 June 2026 , 23:59

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