Job Opportunities at Metropolitan

Role Purpose :   

• Manage and motivate the team in order to deliver an excellent client experience and support the achievement of sales targets.

Requirements    
Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a sales environment (essential)
• 2-3 years’ experience for the rendering of financial advice, as required by relevant regulatory body (essential)
• 1-2 years managerial experience (desirable)
• Long-term Experience Sub-category C
• Class of Business

Formal qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A Recognized FSCA Qualification
• RE5/RE1

Duties & Responsibilities    
Skills:

• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship building and networking skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Negotiation skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of the financial services industry
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Relevant product and process knowledge (Class of Business knowledge)
• Knowledge of the sales process and cycle

Internal Processes

• Develop plans to achieve sales targets in line with client centric practices.
• Manage the adherence to operational processes, policies and legislative requirements.
• Develop action plans and initiatives to drive sales, motivate team and improve performance.
• Communicate and implement approved team targets within area of responsibility.
• Implement action plans to achieve sales targets and business goals.
• Effectively manage all day-to-day team activities and escalations.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Performance Coaches to guide and coach team to increase productivity, compliance and quality of calls.
• Regularly assess team members’ performance against targets and implement actions to increase performance.
• Assess service delivery based on engagements with business stakeholders and relevant analytics and implement plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping on the relevant system.
• Conduct regular engagement with team members in order to cascade information and team objectives.
• Cultivate and manage working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Analyse, identify trends and report on team performance and productivity.
• Implement effective staffing and scheduling models for guaranteed coverage at the lowest possible costs.
• Implement measures to address non-performance within the team.
• Identify operational efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.

Client

• Drive client service delivery goal achievement in line with predefined standards in order to ensure that clients receive appropriate advice and after sales service.
• Manage client query processes and ensure that queries are tracked, accurately resolved and used as a mechanism to improve client service and business processes.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.  

Competencies

• Adopting Practical Approaches: Applies practical skills when investigating issues; prefers to learn by doing; is practically minded and applies common sense.
• Interacting with People: Is lively and projects enthusiasm; is talkative in making contact; is focused on interacting and networking with people.
• Convincing People: Is comfortable having to persuade others; shapes opinions by being outspoken; seeks to negotiate with others.
• Making Decisions: Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.
• Empowering Individuals: Motivates individuals by empowering them; seeks to inspire people and groups; gives encouragement to others.
• Resolving Conflict: Is comfortable calming upset people; handles angry individuals well; is focused on resolving conflict and arguments.
• Team Working: Works participatively with others; is democratic and encourages team contributions; collaboratively involves others in decision making.
• Seizing Opportunities: Identifies business opportunities; creates additional sales for future growth; wants to win and outperform competitors.

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Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license (requirement)
• own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/03/21

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Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license (requirement)
• own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/03/21

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Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license (requirement)
• own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/03/21

go to method of application »

Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license (requirement)
• own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyses and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/03/21

go to method of application »

Role Purpose    

• To enhance the lifetime financial wellness of people, their families and their communities through empowerment and education. Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• Grade 12 OR an equivalent NQF4 1 plus years working experience OR
• Grade 12 with post matric qualification plus 1-2 years working experience
• Candidate that is fully Fit and Proper as per the FSCA requirements need to have a RE5, FSCA recognised qualification, minimum 1 year financial services experience in the applicable sub-category and proof of CPD hours completed per sub-category. (Recommended but not required)
• Candidate must have a minimum 2 year' experience on sales
• Driver’s license ( required)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Conduct needs analysis to understand and enhance client’s financial wellness
• Create financial plans for clients that address their financial wellness needs
• Offer solutions (products) to clients to address their financial wellness needs
• Present information sharing sessions on financial planning topics
• You will spend a fair amount of time travelling to clients
• You will perform an end to end function which include client analysis, financial wellness analysis, diary management and administration
• Metropolitan provides Financial Wellness solutions that meet the needs of middle and low-income clients
• Our products include funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.
• Interested in finance/sales/service, demonstrated through their previous work experience or studies
• See financial advice as a career and invest in it
• Have a clear understanding of the role
• Understand and adapt approach to meet the needs of the client

Competencies    
Examining Information :

• Analyses and processes information asks probing questions strives to find solutions to problems,

Interacting with People :

• Is lively and projects enthusiasm is talkative in making contact is focused on interacting and networking with people,

Convincing People :

• Is comfortable having to persuade others shapes opinions by being outspoken seeks to negotiate with others,

Articulating Information :

• Is articulate in giving presentations is eloquent and explains things well projects social confidence when articulating information,

Conveying Self:Confidence :

• Is self:assured and projects inner confidence is confident and determines own future values own contributions,

Thinking Positively :

• Is optimistic and positive recovers easily from setbacks and obstructions is jovial and projects cheerfulness,

Meeting Timescales :

• Is target focused and meets deadlines is punctual and keeps to schedule is reliable in finishing tasks,

Following Procedures :

• Conforms and adheres to rules closely follows instructions and procedures minimises risks by sticking to processes,

Examining Information:

• Analyses and processes information asks probing questions strives to find solutions to problems,

Interacting with People:

• Is lively and projects enthusiasm is talkative in making contact is focused on interacting and networking with people,

Convincing People:

• Is comfortable having to persuade others shapes opinions by being outspoken seeks to negotiate with others,

Articulating Information:

• Is articulate in giving presentations is eloquent and explains things well projects social confidence when articulating information,

Conveying Self Confidence:

• Is selfassured and projects inner confidence is confident and determines own future values own contributions,

Thinking Positively:

• Is optimistic and positive recovers easily from setbacks and obstructions is jovial and projects cheerfulness,

Meeting Timescales:

• Is target focused and meets deadlines is punctual and keeps to schedule is reliable in finishing tasks,

Following Procedures:

• Conforms and adheres to rules closely follows instructions and procedures minimises risks by sticking to processes.

Closing Date    
2023/03/07

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Role Purpose    

• Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license and own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyse and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/02/28

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Role Purpose    

• Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license and own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyse and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/02/28

go to method of application »

Role Purpose    

• Attract, acquire and retain clients by selling company products to generate new business and to provide after sales service to clients to ensure client retention, increase market share and contribute to the overall business objectives and its long-term viability.

Requirements    

• 2 years’ experience in a sales and/or customer service role
• 2 years’ experience in the insurance and/or financial services industry rendering financial advice (advantageous)
• Matric or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
• Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper requirements
• Finance or Business related tertiary qualification (desirable)
• Driver’s license and own transport (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
INTERNAL PROCESS

• Engage with prospective clients in order to highlight the features and benefits of various products based on their financial wellness needs in order to support and guide their decision-making process.
• Sell products in line with client’s financial needs by conducting affordability analysis in order to achieve clients’ financial goals.
• Calculated and advise on tax and legal implications of products and or changes.
• Accurately capture client information, relevant actions and sales on the systems.
• Accurately complete all administrative and reporting requirements within agreed timeframes.
• Achieve set targets on production, quality and conversion.
• Adhere to compliance requirements in the sales process in line with legislative requirements.
• Provide financial advice in line with the engagement strategy to enhance client’s financial wellness.

CLIENT

• Investigate client queries within the agreed service level and ensure that client receives timeous feedback.
• Escalate client queries to the relevant department or stakeholder.
• Provide accurate information and advice to clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that the client receives the appropriate services.
• Provide regular reports on delivery of services against agreed service level agreements and in terms of overall customer targets. Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve client service and fair treatment of clients within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Proactively build and maintain client relationships by presenting our innovative and trustworthy product offerings through professional and credible Financial Advisory services.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies    

• Examining Information: Analyse and process information; ask probing questions and strive to find solutions to problems.
• Interacting with People: Project enthusiasm and focus on building strong relationships and networks.
• Convincing People: Comfortable having to persuade others; shape opinions by being outspoken and seek to negotiate with others.
• Articulating Information: Be eloquent and explain concepts well and project social confidence when articulating information.
• Thinking Positively: Optimistic and positive; recover easily from setbacks and obstructions.
• Meeting Timescales: Strong focus on meeting target and deadlines

Closing Date    
2023/02/28