South Africa Job Openings

Sanlam

Financial Advisor - Gert Sibande Region

Secunda

FULL TIME

September 3, 2024

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

What will you do?

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS BASED IN ERMELO AND NOT SECUNDA.

As a Financial Advisor, you will be selling Sanlam Retail Mass products and services. You will be promoting sales by introducing the products with use of presentation/display techniques. The successful candidates will need to keep informed of competitor action and customer status and will be required to achieve pre-set sales targets.

What will make you successful?

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong entrepreneurial skills, target driven, self-disciplined, customer-centric and can build great client relationships.
To provide financial advice along with a financial plan in line with the customer value proposition and treating customers fairly framework.
To work in allocated key accounts and allocated markets.
To offer customer service to Sanlam clients.
To arrange appointments with potential customers within Key Accounts and Allocated Markets.
To update and inform customers and client public of our new products.
Develop and maintain an understanding of the range of Sanlam products. Keep up to date with any changes in products or regulations, as well as the impact thereof.
Ensure Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits, accreditations and qualifications are up to date to maintain a quality and continuous service offering to customers.
Participate in knowledge sharing platforms and training opportunities, inside and outside of the organization, where relevant.

Qualification and Experience

Grade 12/Matric.
FAIS compliant in terms of ‘fit and proper’.
English and any other official South African language.
Tech savvy and active on different social media platforms the following is an added advantage.
Post-matric qualification or RE5.
Previous experience in sales or client services.
Experience at a competitor company will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

Client Communication and Sales administration
Service and Support
Workflow management and reporting
Partnership Building
Personal Attributes
Client Service Orientation
Ability to influence client decision
Confident decision maker
Great business acumen
Adhering to principles and values
Analytical
Proactive
Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Trustworthy
Detail-oriented
Activity management.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as Mi Way and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as Mi Way and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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