Business Account Manager

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Job Description

💼 Business Account Manager (BAM) – Old Mutual Independent Distribution (OMiD): Sandton

Build your business. Backed by a powerhouse.
Let’s be clear upfront—
this is not a salaried comfort-zone role.
This is for individuals who are driven to build, grow, and earn based on performance—with the backing of one of the most established names in financial services: Old Mutual.

The Opportunity
As a Business Account Manager, you’ll operate like a business owner within a business.
You will:
•    Build and grow your own portfolio of independent financial advisers 
•    Drive production through strong broker partnerships 
•    Influence where advisers place their business—and grow your share of wallet 
This is a high-reward environment for individuals who back themselves.
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What You’ll Be Doing
•    Growing your IFA network
Develop and manage relationships with independent financial advisers 
•    Driving production and retention
Increase business flows and ensure long-term value through strong engagement 
•    Activating the market
Identify opportunities, run targeted campaigns, and convert pipeline into production 
•    Positioning yourself as a trusted partner
Add real value to brokers—not just products, but insight and support 
•    Owning your results
This is a commission-based role—your effort directly drives your income 
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Who This Role Suits
•    Individuals with experience in financial planning, advice, or financial services marketing 
•    Natural relationship builders who can influence and persuade 
•    Highly goal-driven and commercially minded 
•    Comfortable operating in a performance-based, commission-only environment 
•    Entrepreneurial thinkers who want to build something of their own 
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What You Bring
•    Experience in financial services (planning and/or marketing) 
•    Strong numerical and commercial capability 
•    A valid driver’s licence and own transport 
•    A tertiary qualification (advantageous) 
•    A strong internal drive to win, grow, and succeed 
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Why This Role?
Because it offers something rare:
•    Unlimited earning potential (your output = your reward) 
•    The chance to build your own business within a trusted brand 
•    Real autonomy in how you grow your portfolio 
•    The opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advisers serve their clients better 
 

Skills

Competencies

Customer First

Executing

Innovation

Leading with Influence

Learning

Relating

Strategic

Education

Closing Date

16 April 2026 , 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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