Job Description

SanlamConnect, is dedicated to supporting, growing and empowering clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. We have approximately 2,000 tied advisers and 2,000 supporting independent brokers, all dedicated to meet the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer life's financial questions. ULTIMATELY, WE EMPOWER PEOPLE TO BE FINANCIALLY CONFIDENT, SECURE AND PROSPEROUS.

What will you do?

This is an administrative support position that reports directly to an Operations Manager in the region. The ISA role is there to render sales support and administration to Sanlam intermediaries and regional sales management.

• Proactively contact active clients to enhance customer retention and provide support to intermediaries
• Build positive working relationships with intermediaries and with clients for repeat businesses.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction through proactive support
• Provide internal feedback on how to improve client retention
• Analyse client account trends to continuously improve retention.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed
• Provide lapse support to intermediaries and business stakeholders.

What will make you successful in this role?

Qualification & experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• One year's sales experience in sales/retail environment
• Client engagement/ Client service / call centre experience will be beneficial

Knowledge and skills

• A minimum of 2 years relevant administrative experience within the financial services industry is advantageous
• Prior experience within a Broker or Advisor Services environment is advantageous
• Insurance product experience and knowledge of relevant quotation processes and systems is advantageous

Personal qualities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• In-depth knowledge of sales and marketing knowledge.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and patience
• Cultivates Innovation
• Client Centricity
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Treating Customers Fairly

Process for applications:

• If you meet the above criteria, and you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV
• The closing date for applications is 18 August 2023.

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated.

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're 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 Life and Savings, 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 and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

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