Financial Adviser- Jhb

Metropolitan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an entry-level Sales Associate in Johannesburg. The role involves attracting and retaining clients, providing financial advice, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should have a Matric qualification and 2-3 years of sales experience. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development and requires strong communication and compliance skills.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years experience in a Sales / Call Centre environment.
• Experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry.
• FAIS Compliance Requirements and Regulatory Examination (RE) 5.

Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective clients to sell products based on their financial needs.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality, and conversion.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Provide timely feedback on client queries.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Financial advisory skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification

National Senior Certificate in Finance / Business Management

Job description

Role Purpose

Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after-sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements

2 – 3 years experience in a Sales / Call Centre environment (essential).

2 years' experience in the insurance and / or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous).

Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification.

National Senior Certificate in Finance / Business Management and or equivalent relevant qualification.

FAIS Compliance Requirements.

Regulatory Examination (RE) 5.

Driver's licence and own transport (desirable).

Duties and Responsibilities

Engage with prospective clients to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs.

Sell products in line with client's financial needs by conducting affordability analysis to achieve clients' financial goals.

Calculate and advise on tax and legal implications of products and/or changes.

Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.

Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.

Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.

Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client's financial wellness.

Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.

Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that the client receives timely feedback.

Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.

Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.

Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets.

Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.

Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.

Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible financial advisory services.

Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.

Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.

Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.

Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.

Take ownership for driving career development.

Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.

Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.

Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa