Risk Specialist: Gauteng: JG: 11 - 13 (dependent on experience) at Sanlam Group

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for the marketing support, growth and profitability of Sanlam’s risk offering within the SanlamConnect business.

Output/Core Tasks:

• Proactively market Sanlam’s Risk offering to SanlamConnect support staff as well as supporting and non-supporting intermediaries on a predominantly one-to-many basis and targeted one-to-one interventions.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the SanlamConnect business and relevant product houses.

Support SanlamConnect with:

• Product training, application and competitive positioning of Sanlam’s risk offering.
• Identifying opportunities to increase penetration of relevant market segments.
• Use of business intelligence to drive growth initiatives aimed at increasing market share
• Strategies, tactics and business plans aimed at exceeding their risk targeted.
• Initiate and support agreed marketing plans with key stakeholders and the SanlamConnect business.
• Provide region specific feedback w.r.t. intermediary sentiment, competitor issues and risk trends as well as support the risk product house with the development of marketing support material and tools that will assist in marketing Sanlam’s risk offering.  

Role Requirements:

Role Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• CFP qualification will be advantageous
• Specialised risk product knowledge

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of distribution channels (Financial Advisors / Independent Financial Advisers etc.).
• Knowledge and understanding of Sanlam’s and competitor risk solutions.
• Knowledge about the Life Insurance industry as it pertains to Risk.
• Experience in managing small projects.
• Experience in working with multiple stakeholders.

Experience:

• 3-5 years relevant experience in a sales capacity within the financial services industry.
• Computer Literacy - strong PowerPoint and Excel skills (MS office packages, Outlook, Teams)

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong ability in the creating of marketing presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels
• Planning, organizing and co-ordinating abilities (able to multi-task and prioritise effectively)
• Ability to operate at a strategic level and take decisions
• Creative, conceptual, practical, analytical and innovative thinking
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Treating customers fairly / Customer orientation
• Results driven and ability to execute
• Influencing and gaining commitment
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Stress tolerance
• Ability to maintain high standards of professional integrity
• Build a successful career with us

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022