Who are we?Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.What will you do?Entry point for representatives in a company. Represents and sells the company's goods and/or services by visiting companies and obtaining orders. Promotes sales by introducing the products with use of presentation/display techniques. Keeps immediate superior informed of competitor action and customer status. Is expected to achieve pre-set sales targets.What will make you successful in this role?Qualification and ExperienceDiploma with no experience or Grade 12 with 1 to 2 years related experience.Knowledge and SkillsNew business processingExisting business processingAppointment preparationClient appointments and liaisonPartnership BuildingPersonal AttributesOptimises work processes - Contributing dependentlyCommunicates effectively - Contributing dependentlyAction orientated - Contributing dependentlyPlans and aligns - Contributing dependentlyBuild a successful career with usWe'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 CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing dependentlyCustomer focus - Contributing dependentlyDrives results - Contributing dependentlyCollaborates - Contributing dependentlyBeing resilient - Contributing dependentlyTurnaround timeThe 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 transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed 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 key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
