Business Management Consultant-1

Firstrand Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a Business Management Consultant to drive growth by providing training and support to Independent Financial Advisors. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and have 3 to 5 years of Broker Consulting experience. The role demands adaptability, sales skills, and a client-centric approach. This position offers a challenging and progressive work environment and encourages innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Progressive and agile working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of Broker Consulting experience with Independent Financial Advisors.
• 3 years of experience in Life Assurance.
• Experience with Group Risk, Individual Life and Investment products.

Responsibilities

• Provide product training and support to Independent Financial Advisors.
• Ensure advisors are updated on product and policy changes.
• Seek sales opportunities proactively.
• Deliver exceptional service to advisors.
• Assist advisors to grow their business.
• Render administrative support to advisors.
• Facilitate interaction with Product Specialists.

Skills

Sales acumen

Client-centric approach

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related field

RE 5

Job description

Overview

To drive the growth of the business in partnership with Private Advisors, by delivering on strategy, project manage various business development activities and initiatives, and ensure delivery of the portfolio’s key objectives. Critical outputs of the role is to identify leads, support campaigns and build relationships within assigned regions.

Hello Future Business Management Consultant,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Responsibilities

• Provide product training and field most Independent Financial Advisor queries due to your in-depth understanding of Investments, Insure and other First Rand products.
• Ensure Independent Financial Advisors are kept abreast of latest product and policy enhancements, changes, and offerings.
• Proactively seek sales opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate service and solutions to the Independent Financial Advisor.
• Assist Independent Financial Advisors to expand their value proposition and grow their respective business.
• Render administrative support to the Independent Financial Advisors, which includes but not limited to processing and servicing requests and quotations, for timely turnaround.
• Facilitate interaction between Independent Financial Advisors and Product Specialist on more technical requests.
• Keep up to date with competitor products, services and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or related field essential
• RE 5 would be beneficial
• At least 3 to 5 years of Broker Consulting experience within the Independent Financial Advisor and Investments space
• 3 years of experience in Life Assurance
• Relevant Class of Business training.
• Experience in and working with Group Risk, Individual Life and Investment products.
• An affinity for sales, are highly motivated and client centric.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Are curious, innovative and willing to learn.
• Willing to travel locally.

Access / Benefits

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• A challenging working environment that is progressive and agile
• Opportunities to innovate where initiative is taken and owned end to end

What We’re Looking For

• Adaptable and curious
• Analyze complex data sets
• Thrive in a collaborative environment

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

03 / 11 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.