MFC Salaried Financial Advisor

Old Mutual; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Durban is seeking a Sales Consultant to provide product advice and service to clients. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and selling skills, hold an NQF Level 5 qualification, and have at least 3 years of sales experience. This role involves relationship management and requires a valid driver's license and a clear criminal record. Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment are available.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid Driver’s licence and Own Car.
• FAIS Compliance.
• Clear criminal and credit check.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience (preferably in sales).
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a quality service to customers, identify business opportunities.
• Analyze specific problems to find suitable solutions.
• Manage customer relationships through effective data entry in CRM.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Customer-Focused

Direct Selling

Consultative Selling

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

Powerpoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid Driver’s licence and Own Car
• FAIS Compliance
• Clear criminal and credit check
• Minimum of 3 years working experience (preferably in sales)
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Presentations skills an added advantage

Provides advice on a specific range of products to a specific allocated market and are individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention. Responsibilities may include processing cases, dealing with complex queries, and investigating and resolving customer problems.

Solutions Analysis

Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.

Receiving Visitors

Receive visitors and assist with various requests for information, referring more complex matters to colleagues.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data

Schedule follow-up actions and enter relevant information into the CRM system after each contact with a customer to create a call plan and to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities.

Customer Needs Clarification

Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; tailor standard materials to make presentations to decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization; and ask relevant questions to gather information, to evaluate the customer's level of interest, and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.

Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting

Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential 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.

Operational Compliance

Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Business Development

Monitor and assess sales and market data for a specific geographic region that will assist management in identifying areas in the market where business can be developed.

Sales Opportunities Creation

Develop a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and its services.

Data Exploration

Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.

Network of Influence

Demonstrate understanding of the value of networking by participating in and contributing to a network of people, technologies, and ideas both inside and outside the company.

Skills

Building Trust, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships

Competencies

Action OrientedBalances StakeholdersBuilds NetworksCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDrives ResultsEnsures Accountability

Education

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

Closing Date

30 December 2025 , 23 : 59