MFC Salaried Financial Advisor (Talent Pool)

<p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2"><b>Let&#39;s Write Africa&#39;s Story Together!</b></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2">Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Provides advice on a specific range of products to a specific allocated market and are individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1>Responsibilities</h1><h2></h2><h2>Customer Service</h2><p>Provide a quality service to customers while identifying opportunities to secure new business or support retention. Responsibilities may include processing cases, dealing with complex queries, and investigating and resolving customer problems.</p><p></p><h2>Solutions Analysis</h2><p>Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.</p><p></p><h2>Receiving Visitors</h2><p>Receive visitors and assist with various requests for information, referring more complex matters to colleagues.</p><p></p><h2>Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data</h2><p>Schedule follow-up actions and enter relevant information into the CRM system after each contact with a customer to create a call plan and to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities.</p><p></p><h2>Customer Needs Clarification</h2><p>Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; tailor standard materials to make presentations to decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization; and ask relevant questions to gather information, to evaluate the customer&#39;s level of interest, and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.</p><p></p><h2>Customer Relationship Development / Prospecting</h2><p>Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential customer accounts to identify and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.</p><p></p><h2>Operational Compliance</h2><p>Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization&#39;s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.</p><p></p><h2>Business Development</h2><p>Monitor and assess sales and market data for a specific geographic region that will assist management in identifying areas in the market where business can be developed.</p><p></p><h2>Sales Opportunities Creation</h2><p>Develop a personal network within the business sector and represent the organization at business sector events. Obtain market intelligence and enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization, its products, and its services.</p><p></p><h2>Data Exploration</h2><p>Conduct research and select relevant information to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.</p><p></p><h2>Network of Influence</h2><p>Demonstrate understanding of the value of networking by participating in and contributing to a network of people, technologies, and ideas both inside and outside the company.</p><p></p><p> </p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b><span style="font-size:inherit"><br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">What is a financial adviser?</span></b></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Do you have what it takes to work for a leading financial services company? Then you may be what we are looking for. Whether you’re are a graduate or a experienced professional trying to elevate your career, Old Mutual has something to offer you.</span></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">What is required of you?</span></b></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">A accredited financial adviser provides pro-active, on demand financial service and advice to customers within an allocated customer market.</span></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">You will be accountable for maintaining superior service delivery to your customers, through building strong client relationships, and recommending sound advice that deliver financial solutions in line with the customer&#39;s financial goals, the customer value proposition and compliance frameworks.</span></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">The role calls for formal in-house training, the completion of the prescribed Regulatory exams and accreditation with the Financial Services Regulatory authority and requires continuous professional development.</span></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">What do we need from you?</span></b></span></p><br /><ul><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Grade 12 (Matric) certificate</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">FAIS compliance</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">RE5 an advantage</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">A valid Driver’s licence and your own car</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">A clear criminal and credit check</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">A minimum of 3 years working experience (preferably in sales)</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)</span></span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><u><span style="font-size:inherit">Personal Qualities</span></u></span></p><ul><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Interacting with People</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Embracing Change</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Articulating Information</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Meeting Timescales</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Interpreting Information</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Developing Strategies and Producing Output</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Pursuing Goals</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Ability to convince and influence</span></span></li><li><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Seizing Opportunities</span></span></li></ul><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">What we can do for you!</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Assist you in reaching your career goals and dreams by helping you grow, develop and build on your future aspirations through quality training and support to reach your potential. We lead with our values, which is at the heart of the great things we do. We champion our customers and employees. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion for mutually positive futures throughout our business clusters – Old Mutual Finance, Retail Mass Market, Old Mutual Invest and Personal Finance. The Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.<br /> </span></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><span style="font-size:inherit">Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.</span></span></p><br /><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">So what now ?</span></b></span></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">If you think you fit the bill, have a desire to join a respected financial services business and would like to set your own earnings potential. </span></b><span style="font-size:inherit">Apply Now!</span><b><span style="font-size:inherit"> &lt;……………………&gt;</span></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#4a4a4a"><b><span style="font-size:inherit">What is a financial adviser?</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Building Trust, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Oral Communications, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Competencies</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Action Oriented<h3></h3><h3></h3>Balances Stakeholders<h3></h3><h3></h3>Builds Networks<h3></h3><h3></h3>Collaborates<h3></h3><h3></h3>Communicates Effectively<h3></h3><h3></h3>Customer Focus<h3></h3><h3></h3>Drives Results<h3></h3><h3></h3>Ensures Accountability<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Education</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Closing Date</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>29 November 2026 , 23:59<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><i><b>The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.</b></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span class="emphasis-2"><b>The Old Mutual Story!</b></span></i></p>