Business Consultant

Old Mutual South Africa; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa seeks a Business Consultant for its Klerksdorp branch. The role focuses on developing broker relationships, marketing products, and driving sales. Applicants should have a Grade 12 qualification and experience in Financial Services is essential, with at least 2 years in a similar role. This position offers guaranteed income initially, transitioning to commission-based earnings. Join us to drive Old Mutual's success!

Qualifications

• Grade 12 required.
• Experience in Financial Services essential.
• At least 2 years as Broker Consultant or in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake third party marketing and relationship building.
• Promote and educate brokers on Old Mutual's offerings.
• Maximise business submissions and retention.

Skills

Building Trust

Client Management

Customer Service

Consultative Selling

Sales Closing Techniques

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate

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.

Job Description

An excellent opportunity exists for an entrepreneurial, ambitious individual in one of our Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom or Mafikeng Branches. The position of Business Consultant (also known as Broker Consultant) provides you with the opportunity to flex your business development and marketing skills while effectively determining your own rewards!

This is a sales role. It undertakes third party marketing (selling) and relationships building with brokers. The successful candidate will get a guaranteed income for the first 6 – 12 months, and thereafter work for commission only.

The BC endeavours to increase Old Mutual’s market share by means of maximising business submission and retention to Old Mutual through:

• Marketing (sell) OM‘s products to brokers
• Supporting the broker in their practice (cost efficiency and compliance)
• Promoting and educating (up-skilling) brokers on OM’s offering/products
• Building partnering relationships with brokers
• Promoting self-service tool and systems usage with brokers
• Partnering with the Sales Support to ensure efficient administration

Role Qualifications

• Grade 12
• A commercial degree/diploma will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry is essential
• At least 2 years experience as a Broker Consultant or in similar role will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Self-starter/self-driven/self-managed
• Entrepreneurial/opportunistic/innovative
• Socially confident and skilled to communicate well
• Energy and positive attitude

Skills

Building Trust, Client Management, Client Needs Assessments, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Customer Value Proposition Development, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Closing Techniques, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strengthening Customer Relationships

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Builds Networks
• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Directs Work
• Drives Results
• Instills Trust

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

19 November 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. The Old Mutual Story!