Sales Consultant

Who are we?
Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market.
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. 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 financial advisors to realise their worth.
Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique - and want to inspire you to realise this worth.
This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities. What will you do?

**1. Support Financial Advisors in**:
Rendering ongoing technical advice and support
Partnering with Financial Advisors to reach production targets
Sourcing for business opportunities in advisor's practice
Managing and support leads and campaigns
Assisting and liaising with new business and underwriting to facilitate the issuing of business
Assisting with the processing of claims, replacements and quotations
Assisting with comparative competitor quotes

**2. With regards to Compliance ensure that**:
The different tools are understood and utilized by the Financial Advisors
The Financial Advisor is aware of the importance of compliance and implications for the practices for noncompliance

3. Monitor and flag any suspect or risky business with the Business Manager

4. Support projects and focus activities of the Business Manager that seek to drive production

5. Networking with other stakeholders in the sales/support process What will make you successful in this role?

Must be comfortable working in a target driven, competitive, sales orientated environment
Service and customer orientated
Natural relationship builder
Pro-active, self-starter and energetic
Goal and target motivated
Sales and marketing orientation
Socially confident and skilled to communicate well
Willingness to travel
Your own reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence

**Qualification and Experience**:
RFP 1, 2 or 3 or alternatively Wealth Management 1, 2 or 3
An industry related qualification would be advantageous
Regulatory Exam would be advantageous
Minimum 2 years' experience in Marketing and Financial Services sales environment
Thorough understanding of agency distribution model and supporting processing requirements would be advantageous

**Knowledge and Skills**:
MS: Office (Excel, Word, PP); Outlook; SanFin; AUTONUB)
Valid driver's licence
Business Management
Financial Services Industry Knowledge
Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)
Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge
Basic legal technical knowledge
Marketing principles
Sales process and steps
Training/coaching others
Solid administration skills

**Personal Qualities**:
Cultivates innovation
Client centricity
Results driven
Collaboration
Flexibility and adaptability
Business insights
Decision quality
Action oriented
Plans and aligns
Treating customers fairly Turnaround time

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 MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.