Sme Area Segment Manager (agri)

Absa Bank Limited

Somerset East, South Africa
Sme portfolio management
Agriculture sector expertise
Sales performance driving
The Area Segment Manager: SME (FAIS) is accountable for leading, coaching, and managing a team of Relationship Executives to deliver sustainable growth, portfolio profitability, and exceptional client experience within the Small Business segment, with a strong focus on sector-based portfolios including Agriculture, Agri-processing, and related value chains

Job Summary

  • The Area Segment Manager: SME (FAIS) is accountable for leading, coaching, and managing a team of Relationship Executives to deliver sustainable growth, portfolio profitability, and exceptional client experience within the Small Business segment, with a strong focus on sector-based portfolios including Agriculture, Agri-processing, and related value chains.
  • The role translates Business Unit strategy into executable regional and team delivery plans, ensuring strong sales performance, disciplined risk management, regulatory compliance, and colleague development.
  • The incumbent plays a critical role in driving performance through people, embedding a high-performance culture, and strengthening Absa’s footprint in key regional sectors such as Agriculture, which are critical to local economic development.

Matching Summary

The Area Segment Manager: SME (FAIS) is accountable for leading, coaching, and managing a team of Relationship Executives to deliver sustainable growth, portfolio profitability, and exceptional client experience within the Small Business segment, with a strong focus on sector-based portfolios including Agriculture, Agri-processing, and related value chains.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • SME portfolio management
  • Agriculture sector expertise
  • Sales performance driving
  • Risk management
  • Client experience delivery

Nice-to-have

  • High-performance culture
  • Team coaching and development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic thinking and execution

Key Requirements

  • 5–8 years’ experience in Business / Commercial Banking
  • 2–4 years’ experience in leadership or people management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Business Management, or related field
  • Exposure to SME portfolios including Agriculture

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