Business Consultant: Risk

PPS; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a Broker Consultant in Bloemfontein to enhance its intermediary base. The successful candidate will focus on business development and relationship management within the Life Assurance sector, requiring a strong customer service orientation. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree, and the ability to communicate effectively. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in financial services or Life Assurance in a sales role.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Life Assurance or Financial Services Industry.

Responsibilities

• Support and service intermediaries in sales efforts including preparing quotes.
• Maintain constant communication and feedback with advisers.
• Plan and control liaisons with intermediaries and managers.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Resilience

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or national diploma

NQF 5 – Wealth Management or RFP 3

Job description

Job Description

PPS External Distribution has an opportunity for a service driven professional with a strong need for financial independence to build our base of intermediaries. The role involves business development and relationship management within a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries that we are intending to grow. The Broker Consultant must work with and through others to build and maintain relationships. Working closely and accurately within established guidelines is essential in this role. The Broker Consultant must be aware of and responsive to the needs and concerns of customers.

Reporting to the Area Manager, the Broker Consultant role involves business development and relationship management within a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries with the intention to grow this base.

Requirements

Qualification

• Matric.
• A three year or higher bachelor’s degree or national diploma.
• A completed NQF 5 – Wealth Management or RFP 3 would be advantageous.

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in the financial services or Life Assurance industry in a sales and/or service related role.

Knowledge

li>Intermediate knowledge of the Life Assurance or Financial Services Industry.
• Knowledge (and skill) in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals is essential.

Interpersonal And Intrapersonal Skills

• Relating to Customers.
• Communicating in writing.
• Communicating Orally.
• Quality Orientated.
• Reliable.
• Customer Focused.
• Resilient.
• Results Driven.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To support and service intermediaries in their sales efforts by preparing quotes, statement of benefits and other relevant supporting information.
• Constant communication and feedback to advisers relating to all aspects of intermediaries operations.
• To plan, organise and control liaisons with intermediaries, their managers.
• To ensure continuous improvement of service standards to clients.
• To ensure alignment to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), in all business practices.