Reporting to the Area Business Manager, the Broker Consultant role will be responsible for business development and relationship management within a base of Life Assurance Intermediaries with the intention to grow this base. Responsible to work with and through others to build and maintain relationships. Formal QualificationsMatric A three years national diploma/NQF 5 related qualificationCFP/LLB/Marketing degree would be advantageousExperience At least 5 years’ experience in the financial services or Life Assurance industry in a sales role with a proven track record.Knowledge 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 is essential.MS Office package, particularly Internet, Outlook and Excel. Duties and Responsibilities Recruit a panel of brokers that will support Gemini risk businessTrain/accredit and vest the panel on Gemini and PPS products and systemsDo market research and implement business plansBe the product specialists and assist to train PPS staff on Gemini products and processesDo worksite presentationsDo student/ Lecturer presentations on Technicon and University campusesCo-manage a portfolio of PPS Internal Intermediaries until vestedRecruit new Gemini focussed agentsWork closely with subsidiaries (PPSI and STI) to generate leadsTo support and service intermediaries in their sales efforts by preparing quotes, statement of benefits and all other relevant supporting informationConstant communication and feedback to advisers relating to all aspects of the intermediaries’ operationsTo plan, organise and control liaisons with intermediaries and their managersTo ensure continuous improvement of service standards to clientsTo ensure alignment to treating customers fairly (TCF) in all business practices.Interpersonal and Intrapersonal SkillsSales negotiation skillsStrong communication skills Customer FocusedResilientResults DrivenRelationship building skillsPresentation skillsTime management skills#J-18808-Ljbffr