The posting
Increase sales and retention of brokers by building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge.
Communications and Working Relationships Internal External Underwriting Product Pricing Regional Sales Manager New Business Case Managers Brand & Marketing Financial Advisors
Job Content (Main Responsibilities) Consistently deliver and exceed on allocated sales targets. Develop, manage and maintain strong relationships with Financial Advisers, ensuring consistent growth of their panel. Assist in identifying new potential Financial Advisers and opportunities for business growth. Technical training and ongoing product support to Financial Advisers Facilitate the sales process to ensure that Financial Advisers are going through the correct channels. Participate in proactive sales and marketing initiatives. Build and sustain profitability in their business. Keep up to date with competitor product and service offerings and industry developments, making recommendations to management where necessary. Review New Business Pipeline, follow up and tracking to ensure conversion. Give regular one on one and group presentations. Strong telephone manner: able to make successful cold calls and sell products telephonically. Weekly analysis and reporting on deliverables / achievements. Attend regional Financial Adviser meetings and deliver on Bidvest Life Limited's marketing strategy to their Financial Advisors
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years life insurance experience. Minimum 2 years' experience as a Broker Consultant Previous sales experience with a sound knowledge of the insurance industry
Competencies
Assertiveness Self confidence Ability to build strong, long-standing relationships.
Self-starter Honest and ethical Resilience Perseverance Able to manage stress and stressful situations. Results driven. Ability to work independently. Self-disciplined Ability to influence and negotiate. Persuasiveness
Occupational Level
Skilled Technical & Academically Qualified / Junior Management: Applies broad knowledge of products, techniques and processes. Evaluates procedures and applies previous experience. A good solution can usually be found. Determines own priorities. What has to be done is stipulated; but may require initiative in terms of how it should be done.



