Sales Consultant (Short Term)Our client is dedicated to supporting, growing and empowering clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly.
This role is within the financial planning business of our client, which comprises a large force of both tied and independent intermediaries as the staff who support them.
They are dedicated to meeting the financial needs of their clients.
Their vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with us through intermediaries and directly.
We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life's financial questions.
Ultimately we grow and protect wealth.What will you do?• Selling Insurance (car and household) telephonically• Achievement of sales targets and objectives• Adherence to Quality and Compliance processes to minimize business risk• Manage your quality & compliance against benchmarks to minimize business risk, with the client in mind• Maintain optimal operational efficiencies based on productivity measures• Adapt and change to fit in with changing business operational requirements• Resolve complaints and objections• Build and maintain good client relationships• Managing information regarding new products, rate changes, rulings, training updates etc.• Keep abreast of developments and trends in the Industry – self learning• Ensure commitment to the FAIS Fit & Proper qualification requirementsWhat will make you successful in this role?Qualification & experience• Grade 12 qualification• At least 1 and a half years' experience within a Sales Outbound Call Centre, or at least 2 years' face to facesales experience (with targets attached to the sales)• Financial services experience (advantageous)• RE Exam Advantageous• Personal Lines NQF Level 4 and or 30 FAIS Credits with certificate – Requirement (Short-term Insurance)Knowledge and skills• Good understanding of Financial Services Industry related legislation and regulation• Understanding of sales processes and servicing industry• Outbound Sales experience is required• Fluency in English and one other South African official language• A clear criminal and credit record• Commitment to the FAIS Act and meeting Fit & Proper qualification requirements• Willingness to work overtime.Personal qualities• Selling skills• Computer literacy• Communication• Planning and organising• Building and maintaining relationships• Treating Customers Fairly• Initiative• Results Driven/Achievement orientated• Continuous