Consultant: Sales External (FAIS)

About this role

Absa, one of South Africa’s long-standing banks, is looking for an External Sales Consultant to work from Citrusdal. The role focuses on growing sales volumes and values in the area, and on keeping service levels strong for customers.

What you’ll do

• Own and meet your individual sales and performance targets for a set portfolio of external sales activities.
• Plan and run customer education sessions on Absa’s products, with a focus on sales and migration targets.
• Represent Absa at external events such as workplace banking schemes, public forums, festivals and other community gatherings.
• Find and follow up on leads, cross-sell opportunities and new clients, working with colleagues in branches and other business units.
• Build networks in your area that bring in leads and raise Absa’s visibility.
• Handle client queries and complaints, aiming to resolve them on the first contact.
• Follow all policies, regulatory requirements and sales standards, and make sure advice is suitable for each customer.
• Prepare accurate sales and service reports, and look after the devices and resources issued to you.

What you need

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Banking.
• Experience in sales or client service is an advantage for this kind of role.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients.
• Willingness to work with a team and support colleagues to reach shared targets.

Is this job for you?

This role suits someone with a banking qualification who enjoys sales and meeting new people. You should be comfortable setting your own targets, working across different teams, and keeping clear records. You should also be happy to travel and attend events in your area.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate, ID and CV ready to upload.
• Show sales results or targets you have met, using numbers where you can.
• Give clear examples of how you have built client relationships or grown a network.

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