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Job Description
- Req#: 26677
Who are we?
Sanlam is a leading Financial Services Institution, which provides services in the fields of Individual Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Unit Trusts and Asset Management. To give substance to its objective to be fully-fledged Namibian Insurer, Sanlam is increasingly introducing greater financial and technical expertise.
What will you do?
The focus of the position is to provide support to brokers concerning special risk & investment products, with a main focus on brokers in the Far North Region of Namibia. The incumbent is responsible to have an in-depth knowledge of competitors’ products and to compare product suites in terms of features and pricing. The incumbent is actively involved with product development strategies and priorities to be adopted by Sanlam Namibia.
What will make you successful in this role?
Support with broker queries pertaining to product features, quotes, pricing and benefits
Understand competitor products and be able to highlight to brokers benefits inherent in Sanlam Namibia product set
Understand and assist brokers with Sanlam new business and existing business process
Provide support to brokers with risk & investment product related advanced solutions, e.g. business assurance solutions
Design and implement marketing strategies and campaigns of products to facilitate new business sales as well as cross and upselling to existing customers
Ensure and manage good broker and client liaison
Manage the implementation of relevant sales strategies coupled with business objectives within the broker business, to increase the volume of profitable sales
Broker product training and accreditation
Manage and provide new business, existing business and claims functions within the broker business as it pertains to products and solutionsQualification and Experience
Grade 12 or equivalent
Bachelor Degree, CFP or similar qualification in relevant fields will be an advantage
Minimum of 3 years in sales and support experience in the financial services sector, preferably as a broker consultant and/or sales management role
Excellent English (verbal & written) language skills. An additional local Namibian language will be a competitive advantage
Candidates permanently stationed in the far north will have an advantageKnowledge and Skills
Computer Literate: MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel & PowerPoint) and Company’s software
Strong communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work in team related environment
Problem identification and problem solving skills
Accurate and organised
Reliable, hardworking and accountablePersonal Attributes
Business insight - Contributing independentlyDecision quality - Contributing independentlyPersuades - Contributing independentlyCommunicates effectively - Contributing independentlyBuild a successful career with us
We’re 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 five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyBeing resilient - Contributing independentlyTurnaround 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.
Our commitment to transformation
The Sanlam Group is commited 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 the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in Namibia. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
About the company
As one of the largest financial services groups in South Africa, Sanlam provides insurance, investment, financial planning & retirement advice to individuals, businesses & institutions.