Role Purpose
Attract, acquire, and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and provide after-sales service to ensure client retention, increase market share, and contribute to the overall business objectives and 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 or equivalent relevant qualification
- FAIS Compliance Requirements
- Regulatory examination (RE) 5
- Driver’s license and own transport (desirable)
Duties & Responsibilities
Internal Process
- Engage with prospective clients to highlight features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs, supporting and guiding their decision-making process.
- Sell products aligned with clients’ financial needs by conducting affordability analysis to achieve clients’ financial goals.
- Calculate and advise on tax and legal implications of products or changes.
- Accurately capture client information, relevant actions, and sales on the systems.
- Complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
- 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 clients’ financial wellness.
Client
- Investigate client queries within the agreed service levels and ensure timely feedback.
- Escalate client queries to relevant departments or stakeholders.
- Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders to ensure appropriate services.
- Provide regular reports on service delivery against SLAs and customer targets.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment.
- Participate in fostering a culture of rewarding relationships, feedback, and exceptional service.
- Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our trustworthy product offerings through professional financial advisory services.
People
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and stakeholders.
- Participate positively in change initiatives.
- Continuously develop professional, industry, and legislative knowledge.
- Contribute to innovation by sharing and implementing new ideas.
- Take ownership of personal career development.
Finance
- Identify solutions to improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
- Manage resources responsibly.
- Contribute to risk identification and communicate recommendations appropriately.
Competencies
- Examining Information: Analyze, ask questions, and seek solutions.
- Interacting with People: Build relationships and networks.
- Convincing People: Persuade and negotiate effectively.
- Articulating Information: Explain concepts clearly and confidently.
- Thinking Positively: Stay optimistic and recover from setbacks.
- Meeting Timescales: Focus on targets and deadlines.