Business Consultant - Durban, South Africa - PPS Recruitment

PPS Recruitment

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Durban, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

Reporting to the Area Business Manager, the Broker Consultant role will be responsible for business development and relationship management within a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries with the intention to grow this base.

Responsible to work with and through others to build and maintain relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

Formal Qualifications

Matric
A three years national diploma/NQF 5 related qualification
CFP/LLB/Marketing degree would be advantageous

Experience

At least 5 years' experience in the financial services or Life Assurance industry in a sales role with a proven track record.

Knowledge

Intermediate knowledge of the Life Assurance or Financial Services Industry.
Knowledge (and skill) in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals is essential.
MS Office package, particularly Internet, Outlook and Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Recruit a panel of brokers that will support Gemini risk business
Train/accredit and vest the panel on Gemini and PPS products and systems
Do market research and implement business plans
Be the product specialists and assist to train PPS staff on Gemini products and processes
Do worksite presentations
Do student/ Lecturer presentations on Technicon and University campuses
Comanage a portfolio of PPS Internal Intermediaries until vested
Recruit new Gemini focussed agents
Work closely with subsidiaries (PPSI and STI) to generate leads
To support and service intermediaries in their sales efforts by preparing quotes, statement of benefits and all other relevant supporting information
Constant communication and feedback to advisers relating to all aspects of the intermediaries' operations
To plan, organise and control liaisons with intermediaries and their managers
To ensure continuous improvement of service standards to clients
To ensure alignment to treating customers fairly (TCF) in all business practices.

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills