Client Relationship Manager

Old Mutual; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced professional to enhance customer experiences by providing expert product knowledge and ensuring compliance with standards. Responsibilities include managing customer orders, resolving advanced inquiries, and driving renewals. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of corporate retirement plans and demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer relationship management required.
• Knowledge of Superfund advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced product/service information to customers.
• Record and process special customer orders accurately.
• Develop customer contact plans for product promotions.

Skills

Corporate Retirement Plans

Retirement Benefits

Retirement Fund Administration

Job description

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Job Description

Provides a positive customer experience by being helpful and sensitive to customer needs, managing expectations and providing solutions including directing customers to the correct channel in adherence to procedural, productivity and quality standards.

Provides specialist product and service knowledge that may lead to sales generation.

Responsibilities

Product/Service Information

Provide advanced product/service information and respond to complex customer questions about the product/service.

Customer Order Processing

Record and process custom/special orders that may require additional resources for delivery and coordinate with those teams as required.

Resolving Customer Issues

Respond to more advanced issue escalations promptly and appropriately; provide managerial approvals as required.

Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting

Develop and implement a customer contact plan to communicate product launches and engage the potential customers in relevant sales campaigns to build new relationships. Act as first point of contact for customer queries and complaints and resolve them, referring complex issues to others and ensuring that the customer receives an appropriate response.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data

Monitor team members' use of the CRM system, identifying and resolving standard issues and escalating them to a senior manager as appropriate.

Customer Needs Clarification

Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; use standard materials to make a presentation to the customer; and ask relevant questions to evaluate the customer's level of interest and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.

Renewals

Help drive customer renewals through exceptional service, supporting the sales teams as required.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge

• Superfund knowledge advantageous and provide valuable services to support IMEDS's required.

Skills

Corporate Retirement Plans, Retirement Benefits, Retirement Fund Administration

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Directs Work
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Manages Complexity

Closing Date

30 January 2026 , 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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