Job Vacancies at PPS

Job Advert Summary    

• PPS External Distribution has an opportunity for a service driven professional with a strong need for financial independence to build our base of intermediaries. The role involves business development and relationship management within a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries that we are intending to grow.  The Broker Consultant must work with and through others to build and maintain relationships.  Working closely and accurately within established guidelines is essential in this role.  The Broker Consultant must be aware of and responsive to the needs and concerns of customers. 

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Matric.  
• A three year or higher bachelor’s degree or national diploma.
• A completed NQF 5 – Wealth Management or RFP 3 would be advantageous. 

Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience in the financial services or Life Assurance industry in a sales and/or service related role.

Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of the Life Assurance or Financial Services Industry.
• Knowledge (and skill) in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals is essential.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Relating to Customers.
• Communicating in writing.
• Communicating Orally.     
• Quality Orientated.       
• Reliable.       
• Customer Focused.
• Resilient.
• Results Driven.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To support and service intermediaries in their sales efforts by preparing quotes, statement of benefits and other relevant supporting information.
• Constant communication and feedback to advisers relating to all aspects of intermediaries’ operations.
• To plan, organise and control liaisons with intermediaries, their managers.
• To ensure continuous improvement of service standards to clients.
• To ensure alignment to Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), in all business practices.