MFC Salaried Financial Advisor (Talent Pool)

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a dedicated sales professional to provide products advice, ensure compliance, and develop customer relationships. Candidates must have at least 3 years of sales experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. The successful applicant will be accountable for achieving sales results and developing business opportunities. This role presents potential for career growth in an organization committed to the African opportunity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is a minimum requirement.
• Valid Driver’s licence and own car are essential.
• FAIS Compliance is mandatory.
• Clear criminal and credit checks are necessary.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience, preferably in sales.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality service to customers while identifying opportunities for new business.
• Analyze specific problems to find the best solutions.
• Schedule follow-up actions and maintain accurate CRM data.
• Develop relationship management plans for potential customer accounts.
• Monitor and assess market data to identify business development opportunities.
• Conduct research to analyze key themes and trends.

Skills

Building Trust

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Direct Selling

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Oral Communications

Sales Data Management

Strategic Selling

Education

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate

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

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications and Experience required

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

• 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 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 March 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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