Sales Strategy and Business Enablement Manager – CIB Transactional Banking Sales

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary We are looking for a commercially minded, analytically strong and execution-focused Sales Strategy and Business Enablement Manager to support the growth and effectiveness of our CIB Transactional Banking Sales franchise. This is an opportunity for a high-performing professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, finance, business management and sales enablement, and who is passionate about turning insight into action.

In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to drive strategic priorities, monitor business performance, strengthen governance disciplines and enable consistent execution across Transactional Banking Sales. You will play a key role in helping the business identify opportunities, manage risks, improve productivity and deliver against commercial objectives.

Job Description Your key accountabilities will include the following;

  • Supporting the execution of the Transactional Banking Sales strategy and translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes.
  • Coordinating key initiatives, monitor delivery against agreed objectives and highlight risks, opportunities and improvement areas.
  • Developing and managing performance reporting, dashboards and management information that provide actionable business insights.
  • Supporting governance forums, business reviews and executive reporting requirements, including Exco, management and board-related submissions.
  • Driving sales enablement initiatives that improve productivity, consistency and operational effectiveness across the Sales franchise.
  • Partnering with Sales, Product, Coverage, Finance, Human Capital and other stakeholders to enable aligned execution and stronger business outcomes.
  • Maintaining strong governance, risk and control practices across business management activities.
We are looking for; Your strategic thinking with strong financial discipline, sound business judgment and the ability to operate confidently in a complex, fast-paced banking environment.

Your ability to bring structure to ambiguity, convert data into insight and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.

Your ability to manage across multiple priorities, producing high-quality executive materials and ensuring that execution remains focused, coordinated and measurable.

Send in your CV if you have the above-mentioned and below;

  • Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
  • A postgraduate qualification in Business, Finance or Strategy would be advantageous.
  • 5–8 years’ experience in business management, finance, strategy, corporate banking, consulting or a related environment.
  • Experience supporting senior executives and leadership teams, including executive committee, board and governance reporting.
  • Strong capability in financial management, business performance analysis, strategic planning and cross-functional initiative coordination.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and executive-ready materials.
Education Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required) Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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