Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam Life Ltd is one of the top financial services providers in the South African market.

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our financial advisors. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our financial advisors to realise their worth.

Our company is built on a respect for what people are worth and an appreciation for what they can become. We know that your worth is infinite and unique - and want to inspire you to realise this worth.

This is why we give each and every person who is contracted at Sanlam the opportunity to make the most of who they are, and to be recognised, respected and rewarded for their capabilities.

What will you do?

The financial service industry is the place to be for an ambitious professional!

Third party marketing brings big opportunities, big rewards

Broker Consultant: SanlamConnect Gauteng South Region is the distinctive hub of our business, central to driving investor flows and keeping our brand and national footprint as strong as it is. We are a dynamic, innovative and high-performance distribution channel, committed to the value of independent intermediated advice and to long-term relationships between brokers and their clients.

As an integral part of SanlamConnect Gauteng South Region, your primary focus will be to work with Brokers being the interface between themselves and SanlamConnect Gauteng South Region to reach business objectives in a dynamic, innovative and high performance business.

Output/Core Tasks:
Your success will come from:

• Promoting and marketing the company products
• Building strong relationships with brokers
• Providing efficient service
• Meeting and exceeding your targets
• Supporting brokers in their practices and assist them to grow their businesses.

What is in it for you?

• Unique remuneration structure that will see you well rewarded for your success
• Get to manage your own income
• Work with visionaries in the industry who value entrepreneurship and creativity
• Represent one of the top well-respected South African companies
• Be invested in and grow your talents

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification and Experience

• Completed Business/Commerce/Marketing degree
• Preferably Post graduate diploma in Financial Planning/RFP3/Wealth/Management 3
• At least 1 year in the financial industry
• Goal and target motivated
• Sales and marketing orientation
• Natural relationship-builder

Knowledge and Skills

To be successful you will need to demonstrate good experience in:

• The financial services industry, specifically in life insurance
• Marketing principles and sales skills in order to meet your targets
• Experience in third-party marketing
• Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge
• Full Professional Proficiency in Afrikaans and English. (Read and Write)

Personal Qualities

• Cultivates innovation
• Client centricity
• Results-driven
• Collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Technical and Professional Knowledge
• Entrepreneurship
• Treating customers fairly (TCF)
• Decision-making
• Continuous learning
• Gaining commitment
• Work standards
• Adaptability
• Tenacity
• Initiative
• Communicate effectively in English and Afrikaans
• Impact

Process for Applications:

• If you meet the above criteria, and is interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV
• The closing date for applications is 13 September 2023

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our aim is to help you build a successful career with us

We are all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate Santam, MiWay, as well as the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment as we believe these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa.

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