Business Consultant; Inland

Job Advert Summary

To grow and manage a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries through strategic business development and relationship management. The role focuses on building strong, collaborative partnerships that drive long-term growth and engagement.

Education:

• LLB/Bachelors degree in Marketing, or related
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Certification (preferred)

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the financial services or Life Assurance industry within a sales role

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of the Life Assurance or Financial Services Industry
• Knowledge (and skill) in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding how their individual needs and motivations link to goals (essential)
• MS Office package, particularly Internet, Outlook and Excel.
• Sales negotiation skills

• Recruit a panel of brokers to support the glu risk business
• Facilitate training, accreditation, and vesting of brokers on glu and PPS products and systems
• Conduct market research and execute strategic business plans
• Serve as a product specialist and assist in training PPS staff on glu products and processes
• Deliver presentations at worksites and on Technicon and university campuses to students and lecturers
• Co-manage a portfolio of PPS internal intermediaries until fully vested
• Recruit new agents focused on glu offerings
• Collaborate with PPS subsidiaries (PPS Investments and PPS Short-Term Insurance) to generate and convert leads
• Provide sales support to intermediaries by preparing quotes, benefit statements, and other relevant documentation
• Maintain consistent communication and feedback with advisers regarding intermediary operations
• Plan, organise, and manage engagements with intermediaries and their managers
• Drive continuous improvement in client service standards
• Ensure all business practices align with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles

Competencies:

• Effective Communication
• Business Acumen
• Client Focus
• Relationship Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Results Orientation
• Planning and Organising
• Ethics and Integrity