Mfc Sales Agent (Cape Town Southern Suburbs)

Old Mutual Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization based in Cape Town is looking for passionate sales agents to build and maintain a client base while marketing their products. This role involves contributing to community financial wellbeing and offers assistance in reaching career goals through quality training and support. Candidates should possess a Matriculation Certificate and ideally have some sales or retail experience, along with strong communication skills. The organization values diversity and aims to promote positive futures for its employees and customers.

Benefits

Quality training and support

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• A grade 12 (Matric) certificate is required.
• 6-12 months sales/retail experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Proven digital literacy (MS Office, WhatsApp, etc.) required.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining a client base.
• Marketing and selling Old Mutual products.
• Contributing to the financial wellbeing of the community.

Skills

Sales software

Numerical aptitude

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Oral communications

Education

Matriculation 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. Your time is now with Old Mutual. Are you a passionate salesperson that thrives on changing lives for the better or a recent Matriculant dreaming of entering the financial services industry to start your career.

Role Description / Key Performance Areas

Sales agents are responsible for building and maintaining their own client base, marketing and selling the Old Mutual product and contributing to the financial wellbeing of the community.

Qualifications

• A grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• A clear credit and criminal record
• 6-12 months sales / retail experience is advantageous but not essential
• Proven digital literacy (MS Office, WhatsApp, etc.)
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills
• A flair, a passion and high energy for sales and achieving targets
• High attention to detail and a self-driven performer

Personal Qualities

• Target and Goal Driven
• Client service orientated
• Adhering to Company values and policies
• Good business acumen
• Proactive
• Ability to influence
• Confident decision making
• Ability to handle pressure and set backs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Trustworthy
• Good time management skills
• Resilience

What we can do for you

Assist you in reaching your career goals and dreams by helping you grow, develop and build on your future aspirations through quality training and support to reach your potential. We lead with our values, which is at the heart of the great things we do. We champion our customers and employees. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion for mutually positive futures throughout our business clusters. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Skills

• Accounting
• Action Planning
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis
• Database Reporting
• Data Compilation
• Data Interpretations
• Evaluating Information
• Management Reporting
• Numerical Aptitude
• Oral Communications
• Professional Presentation
• Report Review
• Sales Software
• Statistical Analysis Techniques

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Plans and Aligns
• Tech Savvy

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

Closing Date

30 December 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.

We are the Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.