Branch Sales Support Consultant

Absa Group; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a skilled professional to drive sales effectiveness within their branch teams. This role will focus on training, performance tracking, and supporting sales campaigns, ensuring the teams are well-equipped with knowledge of products. Candidates should have a Higher Diploma in Business or related fields, and a valid driver's license is essential due to travel requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the growth journey of a prominent banking group.

Qualifications

• Must have a car and driver's license as travelling will be essential for this role.
• Experience in sales enablement and training environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with insurance products will benefit the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales effectiveness and product penetration through training and support.
• Develop knowledge of Absa Life Insurance products to assist branch teams.
• Support sales campaigns and track performance against targets.
• Identify sales process gaps and propose practical solutions.

Skills

Proactive customer engagement

Training and development

Sales performance tracking

Innovative thinking

Education

Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

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

Drive sales effectiveness and product penetration by enabling branch teams through training, performance tracking, campaign support, and leadership engagement positioning the unit as a trusted, high-impact service provider.

Job Description

• Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of Absa Life Insurance products.
• Position the Segments and Sales Enablement unit as a key service provider by owning and driving the process.
• Update branch sales figures daily to ensureFR accurate preparation for huddles.
• Attend and actively support the agreed number of sales and service campaigns, including telethons.
• Achieve sales lead targets through proactive customer engagement and effective use of listings.
• Train sales consultants and frontline colleagues on new and existing products to enhance product knowledge and sales capability.
• Identify gaps in sales processes and provide practical solutions, along with innovative ideas for improvement.
• Conduct one-on-one sales discussions with branch leadership to drive performance and alignment.

RE5 advantageous

Must have a car and drivers license as travelling will be essential for this role

Education

Higher 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.