Sales Agent jobs in South Africa

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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
• 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!

Skills and 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

24 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.

The Old Mutual Story!

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development