Commercial Sales Agent-1

Old Mutual South Africa; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a capable professional to develop and implement account strategies, analyze data, and provide informed financial and business guidance within a client-focused environment.

The role emphasizes building relationships with key decision-makers, delivering reliable insights, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while supporting sales and back-office activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and analysis
• Ability to provide business advice and interpretation of policies
• Proven document preparation and publication editing
• Proficient in insights reporting and data analytics

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: conduct research using primary data sources and extract relevant information.
• Information and Business Advice: interpret policies to resolve queries and escalate complex issues.
• Document Preparation: edit documents to organizational style and prepare information for publication.
• Insights and Reporting: coordinate data and analytics reports.
• Customer Relationship Management / Account Management: develop relationships with decision-makers and gather customer feedback.
• Financial Advice: align advice with client goals and values.
• Sales: sell simple products and support sales teams where needed.
• Operational Compliance: adhere to policies and codes of conduct and report noncompliance.
• Personal Capability Building: pursue training and external accreditation to improve performance.

Skills

Action Planning

Client Management

Computer Literacy

Data Analysis

Database Reporting

Data Compilation

Data Interpretations

Evaluating Information

Management Reporting

Numerical Aptitude

Oral Communications

Professional Presentation

Report Review

Sales Software

Statistical Analysis Techniques

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.

Job Description

Provides specialist knowledge and executes account development strategies and sales business plans in order to achieve medium-sized sales targets.

Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis

Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Information and Business Advice

Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.

Document Preparation

Edit document in line with organizational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.

Insights and Reporting

Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.

Customer Relationship Management / Account Management

Develop and implement a relationship management plan for existing customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues. Collect feedback from identified customers or customer segments to ensure their needs are met, providing themes, summary analyses, and recommendations for changes based on customer input.

Financial Advice

Handle the financial advice process within a specific client segment, ensuring alignment with their goals and values.

Sales

Sell simple products and services directly to customers while following standard protocols. May also involve providing back-office support to a sales team.

Operational Compliance

Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these 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 in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills

Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Evaluating Information, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Report Review, Sales Software, Statistical Analysis Techniques

Competencies

• Builds Networks
• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns

Education

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

Closing Date

30 October 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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