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Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 03/04/2025

This role is for a business consultant that will focus on the Property industry, estate agents, and their clients, to move funds in and out of South Africa.

Minimum requirements for this opportunity:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of both annual and monthly sales targets in coordination with the company’s sales strategy to ensure sustainable growth and business development.
2. Lead and develop relationships with key clients to build long-term sales opportunities and an effective distribution network of regional contacts and influencers in the foreign exchange market.
3. Maintain, influence, and develop senior level relationships with all key FX Partners and introducing advisors for business development opportunities.
4. Develop and maintain a strong business pipeline for Regional Accounts and expand on activities.
5. Responsible for generating and closing a consistently high level of sales opportunities with clients by identifying needs, developing FX relationships, and providing appropriate FX solutions and services.
6. Assist Introducing Partners and Corporate Clients from the point of enquiry to trade completion by facilitating registration, gathering KYC documentation, and managing the client to the point of 'trade readiness.'

Core Competencies:

1. Adhering to good practice and ethical principles and values.
2. Demonstrates consistent usage of ethics and values; raises potential violations in others.
3. Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
4. Modifies approach in the face of new demands; helps others (both internally and externally).
5. Supports change initiatives, adjusting their actions appropriately when presented with additional information.
6. Demonstrates ability to relate well to people at all levels.
7. Makes timely decisions and accepts accountability for own actions.
8. Comprehensive knowledge of FX sales, systems, and processes.
9. Provides an annual sales plan and monthly and quarterly updates, revisions, and modifications to the plan.

1. Must be target driven and able to work under pressure.
2. Fast learner.
3. Good communication skills (verbal & written) as well as excellent phone manner with an effective ability to cold call.
4. Bilingual English and Afrikaans would be advantageous.
5. Committed to targets and deadlines.
6. Willing to go the extra mile.
7. Must have a very high level of motivation and commitment.
8. Team player willing to work within a small team.
9. Open, friendly, and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
10. Self-starter with initiative.
11. Organized with excellent diary and time management skills.
12. Neat, tidy, presentable, and professional in appearance and manner.
13. Display gravitas, emotional maturity, and confidence to influence, persuade, and lead at all levels.

Qualification:

1. Qualifications – Matric + regulatory exams (RE) + FAIS compliance.
2. A relevant business/legal qualification could be helpful.

Experience:

1. Sales experience in the financial services industry would be advantageous.
2. Entrepreneurial experience would be advantageous.

Discovery Sales & Distribution

Business / Broker Consultant - Klerksdorp

About Discovery

Discoverys core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Increase the sales of the product range through building relationships superior client service and technical knowledge.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

All work must be done accurately comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards and timelines.

Increased Discovery Health product sales through building relationships superior client service and technical expertise

Create strategic business partnerships with multiple intermediary stakeholders.

Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.

Project management of new business process from end to end.

Intermediary reporting and trend analysis.

Consistently deliver Discovery Health value proposition.

Escalated query resolution and troubleshooting

Increase the sales of the product range through building relationships superior client service and technical knowledge.

Review new business pipeline follow-up and tracking.

Issuing of quotations

Technical training and ongoing product support to financial advisors.

Keeping up to date with competitor product and service offering and industry developments

Participating in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

Personal Attributes and Skills

Logical analytical problem-solving ability.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to take accountability responsibility and ownership.

Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and decision making.

Ability to work in a highly pressurized target oriented environment.

Ability to deal positively with change and uncertainty.

Strong business acumen.

Strong sales and persuasive skills.

Strong quality orientation.

Good organizational skills.

Proactive self-motivated.

Able to identify nurture and develop talent.

Customer oriented.

Ability to meet deadlines timeously

Education and Experience

Qualifications

3-5 years medical scheme industry experience (required)

Business degree (advantageous)

RE5 (preferable)

NQF5 in Wealth Management of Financial Planning / 120 FAIS credits (preferable)

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Sales experience (advantageous)

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Business degree (advantageous)

Relevant financial services industry experience is advantageous

Experience

Relevant financial services industry experience is advantageous.

Sound health industry experience

Adviser consulting experience in the financial services industry

An understanding of financial planning

Requirements

Valid drivers licence and insured and reliable car

Smart-phone

Willingness to travel

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Business Consulting,Business Intelligence,Sales Experience,B2B Sales,Information Management,Network Administration,Business Analysis,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Outside Sales,Strategic Planning,Database Administration,Public Speaking

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Company Description

PRS Geo-Technologies is a global leader in geoengineering, dedicated to making the world more accessible through innovative solutions in load support, slope protection, earth retention, and landfill applications. For over 25 years, we have combined advanced technology with engineering expertise, making infrastructure projects more sustainable and cost-effective. Our Neoloy Tough Cell solution revolutionizes soil stabilization, enabling better road construction over challenging soils while reducing costs and project time. Committed to sustainability, we use recycled and locally available materials, minimizing environmental impact. With thousands of successful projects in over 80 countries, PRS Geo-Technologies leads the way in creating lasting infrastructure that benefits communities worldwide.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Business Consultant. The Senior Business Consultant will be responsible for providing expert advice on business strategies, conducting detailed analyses, and offering management consulting services. Daily tasks include working with clients to improve their financial performance, developing detailed business plans, and using analytical skills to solve complex business problems. Effective communication with stakeholders and providing actionable recommendations are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Experience in Consulting and Management Consulting
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Knowledge in Finance
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Management, or a related field
• Proven track record of successful project implementation and client satisfaction
• Industry Expert
• Retired

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries Civil Engineering

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Discovery – Sales & Distribution

Business/Broker Consultant - Klerksdorp

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Increase the sales of the product range through building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and in-line with set quality standards and timelines.

• Increased Discovery Health product sales through building relationships, superior client service and technical expertise

• Create strategic business partnerships with multiple intermediary stakeholders.

• Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.

• Project management of new business process, from end to end.

• Intermediary reporting and trend analysis.

• Consistently deliver Discovery Health value proposition.

• Escalated query resolution and troubleshooting

• Increase the sales of the product range through building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge.

• Review new business pipeline, follow-up, and tracking.

• Issuing of quotations

• Technical training and ongoing product support to financial advisors.

• Keeping up to date with competitor product and service offering and industry developments

• Participating in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Logical, analytical problem-solving ability.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to take accountability, responsibility, and ownership.

• Able to take initiative and exercise sound judgment and decision making.

• Ability to work in a highly pressurized, target oriented environment.

• Ability to deal positively with change and uncertainty.

• Strong business acumen.

• Strong sales and persuasive skills.

• Strong quality orientation.

• Good organizational skills.

• Proactive, self-motivated.

• Able to identify, nurture and develop talent.

• Customer oriented.

• Ability to meet deadlines timeously

Education and Experience

Qualifications

• 3-5 years medical scheme industry experience (required)

• Business degree (advantageous)

• RE5 (preferable)

• NQF5 in Wealth Management of Financial Planning / 120 FAIS credits (preferable)

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Sales experience (advantageous)

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

• Business degree (advantageous)

• Relevant financial services industry experience is advantageous

Experience

• Relevant financial services industry experience is advantageous.

• Sound health industry experience

• Adviser consulting experience in the financial services industry

• An understanding of financial planning

Requirements

• Valid drivers licence and insured and reliable car

• Smart-phone

• Willingness to travel

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose

Increase the sales of the product range through building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Increase the sales of the product range through building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge.
• Developing and maintaining broker relationships.
• Review new business pipeline, follow-up and tracking.
• Issuing of quotations.
• Technical training of and ongoing product support to financial advisor.
• Dealing with queries and providing information on a range of sales and service issues.
• Liasing with internal departments on processing issues.
• Building relationships with internal departments to ensure superior service is offering to clients.
• Keeping up-to-date with competitor product and service offering and industry developments.
• Participating in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining broker relationships
• Review new business pipeline, follow-up and tracking
• Issuing of quotations
• Dealing with queries and providing information on a range of sales and service issues
• Liasing with internal departments to ensure superior service is offered to clients
• Keeping up-to-date with competitor product and service offering and industry developments
• Participating in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

Personal Attributes and skills

• Own insured transport, cellphone and drivers license
• Willingness to undertake business travel across South Africa
• Assertiveness
• Self-confidence
• Honest and ethical
• Resilience
• Perseverance
• Able to manage stressful situations
• Results driven
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Self-Disciplined
• Able to influence and negotiate
• Persuasive
• Able to manage stress and stressful situations
• Results driven
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Self-Discipline
• Able to influence and negotiate
• Persuasive
• Build strong relationships
• Use own initiative
• Decisiveness

Education and Experience

• NQF5 in Wealth Management of Financial Planning
• RE5 (Advantageous)
• Knowledge of underwriting process
• Broker consulting experience in the financial services industry
• An understanding of financial planning
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.