Risk Business Consultant at Old Mutual

Job Description

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

An excellent opportunity exists for an entrepreneurial, ambitious individual in our Sandton Branch. The position of Business Consultant (also known as Broker Consultant) provides you with the opportunity to flex your business development and marketing skills while effectively determining your own rewards!

Key focus of the role:

We are looking for an individual with a passion for, and proven track record, in the marketing of risk solutions to brokers.  The incumbent will undertake third party marketing (selling) and relationship building with brokers. The BC endeavours to increase Old Mutual’s market share by means of maximising business submission and retention to Old Mutual through;

• Marketing (sell) OM‘s products to brokers, with a specific focus on our risk solutions

• Supporting the broker in their practice (cost efficiency and compliance

• Promoting and educating(up-skilling)brokers on OM’s offering/products

• Building partnering relationships with brokers

• Promoting self-service tool and systems usage with brokers

• Partnering with the Sales Support to ensure efficient administration

Role Qualifications:

• Grade 12

• A commercial degree/diploma will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry is essential

• At least 2 years experience as a Broker Consultant or in similar role is essential.

• Code 8 driver’s license and own transport.

• Self-starter/self-driven/self-managed

• Entrepreneurial/opportunistic/innovative

• Socially confident and skilled to communicate well

• Energy and positive attitude/o

• Service and customer focused

• Relationship builder

• Manage conflict (brokers)

• Goal and target motivated

• Sales ability and marketing orientation

• Tenacity and resilience

• Negotiation skills/Handling resistance

Competencies:

This role requires high levels of:

• Building Relationships

• Decision Making 

• Gaining Commitment 

• Initiating Action 

• Sales Ability 

• Technical Knowledge

• Tenacity