Commercial Sales Agent Tied-23-1

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Job Description
Provides specialist knowledge and executes account development strategies and sales business plans in order to achieve medium-sized sales targets.
ResponsibilitiesData Collection and Analysis
Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
Information and Business Advice
Provide specialist advice on the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, resolving queries and issues and referring very complex or contentious issues to others.
Document Preparation
Edit document in line with organizational style guidelines and prepare information for publication.
Insights and Reporting
Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
Customer Relationship Management / Account Management
Develop and implement a relationship management plan for existing 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. Collect feedback from identified customers or customer segments to ensure their needs are met, providing themes, summary analyses, and recommendations for changes based on customer input.
Financial Advice
Handle the financial advice process within a specific client segment, ensuring alignment with their goals and values.
Sales
Sell simple products and services directly to customers while following standard protocols. May also involve providing back-office support to a sales team.
Operational Compliance
Maintain and renew a deep knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, and ensure own work adheres to required standards. Or identify, within the team, patterns of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and with relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, taking appropriate action to report and resolve these and escalating issues as appropriate.
Personal Capability Building
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required
• Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate.
• FAIS Compliant in Non-life Commercial product category.
• Minimum of 2 years experience’ in non-life insurance.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Direct sales
• Valid Driver’s Licence with own reliable transport.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required
• Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate.
• FAIS Compliant in Non-life Commercial product category.
• Minimum of 2 years experience’ in non-life insurance.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Direct sales
• Valid Driver’s Licence with own reliable transport.
Skills
Action Planning, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Evaluating Information, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Report Review, Sales Software, Statistical Analysis Techniques
Competencies
Builds NetworksBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FocusDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityPlans and Aligns
Education
NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date
14 October 2026 , 23:59
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.
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