MFC-Sales Agent(FM Retail)

Old Mutual; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sales Agent who embodies professionalism and integrity. In this role, you will engage with clients to market financial products tailored to their needs, ensuring a customer-centric approach. With a focus on building trust, you'll receive formal training and ongoing coaching to excel in your career. The company is committed to fostering growth and development, offering a supportive environment where you can achieve your aspirations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the financial services sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Qualifications

• Matric required with 6-12 months sales experience.
• Clear criminal and credit record essential for the role.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective Communication

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Accountability

Complexity Management

Work Process Optimization

Planning and Alignment

Tech Savvy

Education

Matriculation Certificate

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), Presentations 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 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
• 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

• 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

22 March 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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