Product Specialist - Durban Metro - WesBank

Description

Job Title: Product Specialist

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

About the Role:

• To provide client support from a product perspective and drive WesBank Asset Based Finance full product offering to new customers in the KZN region.

About You:

• You will be an ideal candidate if you have 3+ years of experience in commercial/client-facing roles, with a strong track record as a highly performing sales individual.
• You should have knowledge and understanding of asset-based finance, as well as general knowledge of financial and leasing practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills are required.
• You should be able to remain calm under pressure and have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage costs/expenses within approved limits to achieve cost efficiencies.
• Demonstrate exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers, and senior staff members.
• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices, and provide proactive advice and solutions to relevant stakeholders.
• Translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects/initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress.
• Implement and maintain sound business processes that minimize risk and deliver quality requirements specifications.
• Initiate and manage product research, data mining, and quantitative analysis to ensure sustainability and future competitive growth.
• Explore local and international markets for new products and trademarks to expand and strengthen the business' market position.
• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved products, processes, and services.
• Manage your own development to increase your competencies.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• A challenging working environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.