We are looking for an experienced business development executive/advisor consultant with great client engagement and interpersonal skills to join its dynamic team. As a business development executive you will be accustomed to developing and maintaining effective business relationships with advisors and delivering a proactive service that enhances the image of the company and contributes to the growth and profitability of the Retail business unit

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with advisors
• Following up on advisor requests and queries in a timely manner and ensuring service standards are met
• Presenting to advisors the benefits of the Company’s offering
• Finding and exploiting new business opportunities
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure that excellent customer service standards can be met
• Keeping up to date with competitor products and service offerings
• Participating in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

Qualifications
• B.Com or any other completed university degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a business development/sales role within financial services; advisor consulting experience in an investment company or insurance house would be ideal
• RE5
• Ability to work in a team
• Computer literacy

Key Competencies
• Excellent communicator and listener with a good command of English/Afrikaans
• Customer service mindset
• Able to interact with clients effectively
• Good organisational skills
• Energetic with a positive and friendly attitude
• Professional and presentable
• Experienced negotiator