MFC Salaried Financial Advisor (Recruitment Pool)

Old Mutual; Sterkspruit; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa seeks a motivated individual for a sales role. You will provide advice on products to allocated markets, ensuring quality customer service and developing relationships. Ideal candidates should possess a Matric certificate, FAIS compliance, and a minimum of 3 years sales experience. This role offers continuous recruitment opportunities, allowing applicants to submit at any time.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales, excellent communication skills required.
• Valid Driver’s license and own car are necessary.
• Computer literacy in standard office software is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service and identify new business opportunities.
• Analyze specific problems and find the best solutions.
• Schedule follow-up actions and maintain CRM data.

Skills

Building Trust

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Direct Selling

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Oral Communications

Sales Data Management

Strategic Selling

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

FAIS Compliance (NQF Level 5 FSCA Approved Qualification)

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid Driver’s licence and Own Car
• FAIS Compliance (NQF Level 5 FSCA Approved Qualification)
• 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

Please note: There is no closing date for this advert. It is open for applicants to submit at all times. Applicants that meet the requirements will be reviewed and referred to available vacancies.

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 Oriented Balances Stakeholders Builds Networks Collaborates Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Drives Results Ensures Accountability

Education

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

Closing Date

30 January 2027 , 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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