Business Development Consultant

**Who are we?**

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

**What will you do?**

This role is responsible for providing support and assistance to the Head: Business Development North with regional sales budgets, management information and operational projects.

**What will make you successful in this role?**
- Job purpose- This role is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Head Business Development - North- Key Outcomes- The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Business Development Consultant:
- Formulate, structure, co-ordinate, manage, control, audit, and report on the operational budgets
- Administer payments and related processes and procedures
- Implement and manage compliance to company financial and budget policies
- Review service provider contracts
- Compile and report monthly on regional MIS | BI data
- Regional targets projections and reporting
- Management and reporting of business development projects
- Qualifications and experience- B.Com financial management and/or legal qualification/s
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Project management experience
- Computer Skills (MS Excel advanced level) essential
- A valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
- Competencies- Client-centric orientation and focus
- Cultivates innovation
- Collaborates
- Being resilient
- Drive optimal results
- Attention to detail, accuracy, following robust processes and procedures
- Conflict resolution
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Planning and organising
- Communication and presentation skills (written & verbal)
- Attributes- Positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Teamwork
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Honesty, integrity and respect
- Influencing and gaining commitment
- Can do attitude
- Ability to work independently**Knowledge and Skills**
- Financial advice and support- Assist with production target achievement- Compliance- Partnership and network building**Personal Attributes**
- Business insight - Contributing independently- Communicates effectively - Contributing independently- Action orientated - Contributing independently- Plans and aligns - 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 five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.**Core Competencies**
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently- Customer focus - Contributing independently- Drives results - Contributing independently- Collaborates - Contributing independently- Being resilient - Contributing independently**Turnaround time**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.