Financial Advisor

**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?**What will make you successful?**
- 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 organisation, where relevant.

**Qualifications 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**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.