Asset Management: Sales Manager JHB at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To support the growth and development of the distribution channels to enable Nedbank to expand its reach and business, through new and existing initiatives and effective delivery of the channel development strategy into the market; in line with Nedbanks business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Build relationships with intermediaries by engaging with then in structured meetings to deliver on sales targets
• Educate and inform intermediaries by disseminating product and process information in line with Nedgroup Investments' focus areas to grow market share
• Demonstrate understanding of intermediaries' business practices by conducting on going structured meetings in order to establish intermediaries' needs
• Collaborate with departments within Nedgroup Investments by sharing information in alignment with Nedgroup Investments focus areas
• Demonstrate proficient investment knowledge in product specifications and processes
• Build relationships with internal suppliers by communicating according to service level agreements
• Ensure team deliver on all targeted products and services as measured through the relevant client management systems and the contribution statement
• Achieve quality and turnaround standards through relevant systems, processes and procedures
• Understand and respond to client's business and needs
• Improve team efficiency and effectiveness continuously
• Build sound client relationships with staff and instill trust amongst clients that Nedbank is best placed to manage the complexity of their business requirements
• Stay abreast in field of expertise and deliver on the expectations from stakeholders.

People Specification

• We believe in employing highly motivated, sharp and quality orientated people that thrive in a culture that celebrates and supports diversity within an environment that is creative, collaborative, challenging and dynamic.  Aligned to our core purpose of enabling our investors to achieve their investment goals, we are committed to enabling our staff achieve their full potential and long-term career growth at Nedgroup Investments. Specifically for this role, we are looking for:
• High standard of personal presentation.
• Self-motivated and well organised with an ability to adapt and tackle a wide variety of challenges.
• Ability to deal with people both within the organisation and external customers

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Degree in Business / Finance / Investments (e.g. B.Comm ), CFP Qualification

Preferred Certifications

• Commercial Financial Planning

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years working experience as an Investment Consultant or Sales Manager or Business Development Manager in an Asset Management environment or Unit Trust environment
• Investments technical knowledge

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business principles
• Communication Strategies
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Nedbank policies and procedures
• Principles of financial management
• Principles of project management
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Research methodology
• Nedbank culture
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Building partnerships
• Planning and Organizing