Branch Sales Support Consultant

Absa Bank Limited; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa seeks to enhance sales effectiveness through a dedicated role focused on training branch teams. The candidate will drive product knowledge and engagement while supporting sales campaigns. Requirements include higher diplomas in Business or related fields and a valid driver's license, as travel is essential. Join a team committed to shaping a diverse and inclusive future.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a car for travel.
• Strong understanding of sales effectiveness and product penetration.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of Absa Life Insurance products.
• Own and drive the sales enablement process.
• Update daily branch sales figures for reporting.
• Support sales and service campaigns including telethons.
• Achieve sales lead targets through proactive engagement.
• Train consultants on new and existing products.
• Identify and bridge gaps in sales processes.
• Conduct one-on-one discussions with branch leadership.

Skills

Sales enablement

Customer engagement

Training and development

Education

Higher Diplomas in 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

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure 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.

Requirements

• Must have a car and drivers license as travelling will be essential for this role.
• Education: Higher Diplomas in 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.