Banking Team Leader, Johannesburg

Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional with a strong understanding of financial services? We're looking for a motivated External Sales Team Lead to join our team and drive growth, innovation, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Taking ownership of performance targets across your allocated External Sales portfolio.
Driving both volume and value growth while ensuring service delivery competitiveness.
Identifying and coordinating collaborative sales opportunities with Relationship Banking and other business units, as enabled by the Regional Manager.
Solving short-term issues and proposing immediate solutions in consultation with the Regional External Sales Manager.
Representing the brand with professionalism and excellence across your geographic area.
Education and Experience Required:
A business-related Bachelor's degree or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification, recognized by the FSB for FAIS purposes (minimum requirement).
At least 3 years of relevant technical or managerial experience in a sales or business development environment.
? Knowledge and Skills
We're looking for someone with knowledge in:
Sales, sponsorship, and campaign management
Regulatory frameworks (legal, risk, and compliance at sales level)
Commercial and financial acumen
Customer and competitor insights
Financial services industry (especially banking)
Digital and technological savviness
Core Competencies:
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
Strong decision-making and initiative
Continuous learning and research mindset
Entrepreneurial spirit with commercial thinking
Excellent relationship-building and networking ability
Adaptability to change and resilience under pressure
Persuasiveness and influential communication
Creativity and innovation in sales approaches

Work Environment and Special Requirements
Extensive travel across your designated geographic area is required.
The most complex decision you may take independently involves short-term solutions and problem-solving, in collaboration with the Regional External Sales Manager.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team.
Enjoy a competitive compensation package with performance incentives.
Access ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Make a real impact in shaping client relationships and business growth.