MFC Sales agent (FM Retail)

Old Mutual; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sales Agent to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for marketing financial products to clients, ensuring their needs are met while delivering exceptional service. The company offers comprehensive training and support to help you achieve your career aspirations. If you are driven, customer-focused, and ready to make a difference in the financial services sector, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a respected firm that values integrity and professionalism, and take the next step in your career with a team that champions growth and diversity.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate is required for the role.
• 6-12 months sales or retail sales experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Market Old Mutual products to clients based on their financial needs.
• Maintain superior service delivery through effective time management.

Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Sales

Detail-Oriented

Education

Matriculation Certificate (Matric)

Tools

MS Office

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: Matric, Financial Services industry experience advantageous, Clear Credit and Criminal record. Good communication skills (written and verbal), Presentation skills an added advantage.

What is a Sales Agent?
The role of a Sales Agent is one that demands utmost professionalism, integrity and a customer-centric approach. A Sales Agent builds trust with their clients by engaging them in a respectful manner and ensuring they are offered financial products in line with their needs.
The role calls for formal in-house training in conjunction with continuous on-the-job coaching and development.
As a Sales Agent with Old Mutual, you will represent the ideals and values to which the company has subscribed for over 175 years – Integrity, Professionalism, and Customer-first.

What is required of you?

Marketing Old Mutual products to new and existing clients, in line with the client’s needs and financial goals, to enable positive financial futures and protection of assets and estate.

As a financial services professional, you will be accountable for maintaining superior service delivery to your customers, through effective personal time and task management.

What do we need from you?

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
• 6-12 months sales/retail sales experience
• Previous working experience in the financial industry advantageous
• A clear criminal and credit check
• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

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 setbacks
• 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 – Old Mutual Finance, Retail Mass Market, Old Mutual Invest and Personal Finance. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

So what now?
If you think you fit the bill, have a desire to join a respected financial services business and would like to set your own earnings potential. Apply Now!

Old Mutual Limited has decided to adopt the mandatory vaccination policy requiring its workforce to be fully vaccinated by 1 March 2022. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination certificates or cards as part of the recruitment process.

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: Communication, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Sales

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: 12 April 2025, 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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