Sales Executive: Retail Affluent: Multi Data: Gauteng
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Sanlam
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Who are we?
The Sanlam Retail Affluent business (SRA) is dedicated to empower South Africans in the middle- and upper-income segments to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. With deep client understanding and a focus on excellence in technology, client and intermediary experiences, SRA delivers financial solutions including comprehensive financial planning, life- and disability insurance, credit solutions, savings and investments, retirement and fiduciary services that can be accessed through various platforms. What will you do?
Outputs / Core Tasks:
1. Sales
Achievement of set sales targets, activity targets and business goals in line with business strategy.
Business to Business selling is vital. This is not an Insurance product.
Direct selling of products into the Financial Services companies, SME market (schools, churches, security companies, NPOβs, emerging markets, etc.) where a need for e- commerce, debit order and electronic payment products has been identified.
Identifying opportunities for the sale of Sanlam Multi Data products through creative generation of own leads.
Elaborating individual sales plans in conjunction with the Head of Sales if a larger potential customer is identified.
Consolidating the database of potential customers on Reports.
Delivering regular feedback on sales activities, competitor activities and areas of concern.
Ability to be largely self-managed and driving own sales activities.
Capitalizing on cross selling opportunities with own and assigned client base in order to achieve sales targets.
2. Administration
Compliance with Sanlam Multi Data policies and procedures.
Build and maintain effective business relationships with customers.
To ensure all submitted customer applications and documentations are complete and error free.
To follow up on document discrepancies.
Minimize errors and act upon them for correction and re-submission if any.
To provide sales MIS to Head of Sales on a regular basis.
To provide ongoing customer / market feedback to Head of Sales to improve business. What will make you successful in this role?
Requirements:
Qualifications:
Grade 12
Diploma / Degree in sales related field will be an advantage.
Experience:
At least 2 years proven sales experience in a business to business environment with well-established networks where targets are consistently achieved.
Sales experience in e-Commerce / Banking / EFT Bureau understanding the product.
Proven focused on making money through achieving targets (provide evidence and examples).
Experience in generating own leads.
Experience in face to face interaction with business clients.
Knowledge:
Sound business acumen
Sales process knowledge
General knowledge of relevant legislation (FICA, POPI, etc.) will be an advantage.
Competitor product knowledge will be an advantage.
Competencies:
Communicates effectively
Entrepreneurship
Proven sales skills in hunting of new business
Decision quality
Cultivates innovation
Concern for accuracy
Plans and aligns
Customer focus
Collaborates
Builds networks
Drives engagement
Drives results
Computer skills (MS Office) Build a successful career with us
Weβre all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future β 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 β Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office β the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently 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.
Closing Date: 5 April 2022 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.
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