Sanlam is dedicated to supporting, growing and empowering clients with affordable, easy and suitable solutions, primarily through face-to-face intermediary channels, but also directly. This role is within the financial planning business of Sanlam, which comprises a large force of both tied and independent intermediaries as we as the staff who support them. We are dedicated to meeting the financial needs of our clients. Our vision: We aspire to be the best at building enduring relationships by connecting clients with Sanlam through intermediaries and directly. We create sustainable value by attracting new clients, supporting ongoing client engagement and providing adaptive solutions designed to answer lifes financial questions. Ultimately we grow and protect wealth.
What will you do?
This role will report to the Business Manager.
Your primary focus will be to work with brokers being the interface between themselves and Sanlam to reach business objectives in a dynamic, innovative and high performance business. This is a third party marketing role and the Broker Consultant markets and promotes Sanlam products to Brokers. The Broker Consultant seeks to build a trusting and partnering relationship that seeks to build new business opportunities; supports and up-skill Brokers with relevant information, tools and technologies that will enable them in their practice.
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
- 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
Qualification And Experience
- Completed Business/Commerce/Marketing degree
- Preferably Post graduate diploma in Financial Planning/RFP3/Wealth Management 3
- Goal and target motivated
- Sales and marketing orientation
- Natural relationship-builder
- At least three years Broker Consultant experience and currently in a Broker Consultant role
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
- Willingness to travel
- Must have a valid driver's licence and reliable motor vehicle
- Cultivates innovation
- Client centricity
- Results driven
- Collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Decision quality
- Action orientated
- Plans and aligns
- Business insights
- Treating customers fairly
Were 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 four business clusters Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
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. The closing date for applications 03 March 2023.
The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisment prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted adter the closing date indicated.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
