Job Description: Analyse market changes, competitors, risks, opportunities and threats and create contingency plans for these in order to protect and grow market share Job Responsibilities: Identify & engage high impact intermediary opportunities Develop and maintain regional business partnerships within the financial services community (including competitor liaison when required) Host events and functions that drive recognition Be the face of the region (Cross Channel), an ambassador for clients, stakeholders and intermediaries in the region (relationship building, events, recognition conferences, networking, opening doors, influencing etc) Positioning of Sanlam as a brand and business on provincial level in the market with key public and private market stakeholders Forge close relationships and influence with Product Houses and key Head Office functions on behalf of the region in order to partner with the region for support and collaboration Job Requirements: Socially confident and skilled to communicate well Able to operate, challenge and influence at a strategic/executive level High energy levels and action orientation with tenacity Sound political acumen Strategic thinking abilities Able to inspire and motivate others into action Leadership abilities (vision, courage, values, ethics, connecting with people)