Product Specialist

WesBank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking financial institution that values inclusivity and career growth. As a Product Specialist, you will play a crucial role in maximizing business opportunities and fostering relationships with complex commercial clients. This role emphasizes proactive engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement, all while ensuring exceptional customer service. Join a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, where your contributions can significantly impact the company's success and your professional development. If you're driven, curious, and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Collaborative Environment

Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Marketing, Banking, Finance, or Fleet environments.
• Mandatory Asset-Based Finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maximize business opportunities with larger commercial customers.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Strategy Development

Financial Risk Management

Operational Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Commerce

3-year qualification in Marketing

3-year qualification in Finance

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : May 16, 2025

Job Description

• WesBank is an exciting, inclusive space that encourages career growth, as well as recognising and rewarding hard work. Our people are passionate about what they do and thrive in a company culture that is focused on equality, inclusivity, and representation.
• We have been dedicated to facilitating responsible motor finance for the past 40 years and are open to your movement within and across professions, departments, and business units. Grow your career within a diverse culture of collaboration, innovation, and transformation. At WesBank, you determine your growth. We have the following role within WesBank.
• The main purpose of the Product Specialist role is to maximize new and existing business opportunities with larger, more complex commercial customers. This includes securing financing of assets, referring value-added products, and building relationships at senior levels with internal and external stakeholders to grow profitability and market share for the Product House, while ensuring customer excellence.

Are you someone who can :

• Proactively identify and generate customer leads, initiate engagement with potential clients, and develop collaborative relationships across your area of specialization.
• Promote teamwork and inclusivity.
• Participate in activities that support your development.
• Compile reports to track progress and inform business decisions.
• Continuously improve operational processes to add value.
• Manage risks within your area of responsibility.
• Build cross-team relationships to enhance collaboration and innovation.
• Deliver excellent customer service aligned with organizational values and standards.
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to reduce costs.
• Identify revenue growth opportunities to meet sales targets and understand LGD (loss given default), motivating appropriate financial risk ratings.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have :

• A Degree or a 3-year qualification in Commerce, Marketing, or Finance.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Marketing, Banking, Finance, or Fleet environments, with 1 to 2 years at a junior management level.
• Mandatory Asset-Based Finance experience.

You will have access to :

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are :

• Curious and courageous — driven by a desire to learn and brave enough to take initiative.
• Obsessed with mastery — committed to becoming skilled and continuously improving.