Advancing Financial Adviser

Old Mutual; Vanderbijlpark; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Vanderbijlpark is looking for a Customer Service Representative to manage standard inquiries and enhance customer relationships. The role involves assessing compliance, managing customer data, and engaging in business development. Ideal candidates will have NQF Level 5 qualifications and strong communication skills. This position emphasizes a commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers.
• Skills in consultative selling and managing customer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Handle standard customer service inquiries.
• Assess compliance with established standards.
• Receive and assist visitors with information requests.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Customer Feedback Management

Customer-Focused

Sales Software

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Responsibilities Customer Service

Carry out standard customer service activities and handle simple customer inquiries.

Solutions Analysis

Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.

Receiving Visitors

Receive visitors and assist with various requests for information, referring more complex matters to colleagues.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data

Ensure that basic customer details held in the system are accurate, and make notes of follow-up actions that have been promised, together with notes of actions taken during each sales call.

Customer Needs Clarification

Interview the customer, following a multilevel sales script, to clarify the customer's requirements.

Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting

Make calls (by telephone or in person) to allocated potential customers to develop relationships. Provide a first point of contact for resolving customer queries and complaints.

Operational Compliance

Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.

Business Development

Carry out routine business development support tasks and assist others by following established procedures.

Sales Opportunities Creation

Identify potential customers by obtaining information, referrals, and recommendations from existing customers.

Data Exploration

Select appropriate data from information provided by others and input that data into spreadsheets or standard formats.

Network of Influence

Demonstrate understanding of the value of networking by participating in and contributing to a network of people, technologies, and ideas both inside and outside the company.

Skills

Consultative Selling, Customer Feedback Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships

Competencies

Balances Stakeholders Builds Networks Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Ensures Accountability Instills Trust Interpersonal Savvy Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

21 September 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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