Field Sales Manager

DETAILS OF THE VACANCY

Job Title

Field Sales Manager

Location

East London

Salary Grade

FSM

Reporting to

Business Development Manager

Reporting staff

Team of Independent Contractors

Type of Position

Permanent

Working hours

Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 – 16h30

Alternate Saturdays from 09h00 – 12h30

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key purpose is to lead Independent Contractors in identify optimal selling locations for high-quality sales of legal expenses insurance and funeral cover policies while ensuring adhering to TCF principles.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Grow Scorpion sales in government and private companies, focusing on those that allow salary deductions. This entails appointment setting, worksite marketing, and other related activities.
• Manage the company vehicle to transport Independent Contractors and deliver Scorpion equipment for Stop Order marketing.
• Ensure sales teams meet and exceed agreed-upon sales targets monthly
• Drive recruitment, training, and support to keep 90% of Independent Contractors monthly, ensuring a strong sales team.
• Ensure Independent Contractors follow all rules in the FAIS and other business requirements promoting TCF principles.
• Forster a culture of treating customers fairly, ensuring that all ethical, and in the best interests of the customers.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• A relevant qualification in Sales or Marketing Management will be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience within the insurance sector
• At least 1 years’ experience managing a team of Independent Contractors
• Proven track record in the stop order market
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, motivate teams, and drive performance
• Completed FSB Regulatory Exam (advantageous)

Key Competencies & Skills

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent negotiation and networking skills
• Strong leadership and team development capability
• Confident presentation and communication skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Results-driven with a proven sales track record
• High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to build motivate and sustain high-performing teams
• Strong coaching, training, and mentoring skills
• Sound understanding of FAIS compliance and governance requirements

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively
• Must be willing to relocate at own cost
• Valid driver’s licence and Public Driver’s Permit (PDP)
• Clear criminal record is essential

APPLICATION AND CONTACT DETAILS

To apply for this position, send in your updated CV.

Internal employees are required to attach a completed application form.

Contact Person

Thembi Tambani on Email: [email protected]

Reference Number

When submitting your application, please quote reference number SLP-032/26

Closing Date

Friday 10, July 2026

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The company’s intention is to promote equity through filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required on your application. Please note that the employment of family relatives is strictly prohibited.

In the event of no internal applications having been received, external applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Scorpion Legal Protection is committed to protecting your privacy. Your information will be used properly, lawfully, securely and transparently for the purpose of recruitment processes. Scorpion Legal Protection has implemented appropriate technical and organisational information security measures to help keep your information secure, accurate and current.