Salaried Financial Advisor

Old Mutual South Africa; Polokwane; In loco; ZAR 240.000 - 360.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking a sales-oriented professional to provide product advice to a defined market and achieve results through individual effort.

Responsibilities include customer service, CRM data management, and identifying new business opportunities while ensuring compliance and quality communication with clients.

Competenze

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Valid driver’s licence and own car.
• FAIS compliance is required.
• Criminal and credit checks must be clear.
• Minimum 3 years sales experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Provide advice on a range of products to a defined market and drive results.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and resolve issues efficiently.
• Manage CRM data, schedule follow-ups and maintain call plans.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and relationships.
• Clarify customer needs and tailor presentations to decision-makers.
• Develop and implement a relationship plan with key accounts.

Conoscenze

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

Formazione

NQF Level 4 - Grade 12

NQF Level 5 - Higher/Advance Certificate or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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 is individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Solutions Analysis Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
• Receiving Visitors Receive visitors and assist with various requests for information, referring more complex matters to colleagues.
• 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 to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities.
• 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, to evaluate the customer's level of interest, and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Data Exploration Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.
• 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)
• Presentations 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 EffectivelyCustomer Focus
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Education

NQF Level 4 - Grade 12, School leaving Certificate, National or Occupational Certificate or equivalent, NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

30 December 2026 , 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.