Business Development Executive- Broker Consultant at Sygnia Asset Management

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Sygnia Financial Services is looking for an experienced business development executive/advisor consultant with great client engagement and interpersonal skills to join its dynamic team in Cape Town and Johannesburg. As a Business Development Executive you will be accustomed to developing and maintaining effective business relationships with advisors and delivering a proactive service that enhances the image of the company and contributes to the growth and profitability of the Retail business unit.

DUTIES AND DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with advisors
• Following up on advisor requests and queries in a timely manner and ensuring service standards are met.
• Presenting to advisors the benefits of the Sygnia offering.
• Finding and exploiting new business opportunities.
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure that excellent customer service standards can be met.
• Keeping up to date with competitor products and service offerings
• Participating in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BCom or any other completed university degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a business development/sales role within financial services; advisor consulting experience in an investment company or insurance house would be ideal
• RE5
• Ability to work in a team;
• Computer literacy

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communicator and listener with a good command of English/Afrikaans
• Customer service mindset
• Able to interact with clients effectively
• Good organisational skills
• Energetic with a positive and friendly attitude
• Professional and presentable
• Experienced negotiator

Closing Date: Monday, 21 August 2017

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact: Nicole Jordan

Tel: +27 21 446 2463

Please note should you note hear from us within 14 days after submitting your application, please do accept your application as unsuccessful.