Salaried Financial Advisor

Old Mutual South Africa; Khâi-Ma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team, focusing on customer service and sales. This role involves providing exceptional service, analyzing customer needs, and developing strong relationships to drive business growth. You will be responsible for managing customer data, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, and identifying new sales opportunities. If you are passionate about delivering value to customers and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in sales.
• FAIS Compliance and clear criminal and credit check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service while identifying new business opportunities.
• Analyze problems to find effective solutions and maintain CRM data.

Skills

Building Trust

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Oral Communications

Sales Data Management

Strategic Selling

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

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

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

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
3. Receiving Visitors: Receive visitors and assist with various requests for information, referring more complex matters to colleagues.
4. 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 ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities.
5. 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, evaluate the customer's level of interest, and identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Data Exploration: Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.
11. 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.

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)
• Presentation skills an added advantage

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 December 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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