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External Sales and Service Advisor OBR (TALENT POOL - Gauteng)

FirstRandFirstRand·Financial Services
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About the role

Job Description

To deliver an exceptional customer experience by understanding and responding to individual needs and aspirations. Provide tailored, value-adding solutions in a fast-paced environment, while consistently adhering to company policies and procedures

Hello Future External Sales and Service Advisor OBR

 

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

 

As part of our team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

 

Are you someone who can:

 

Apply appropriate sales processes within area of responsibility to achieve sales targets and build client relationships.

 

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

 

  • Completed a FSCA recognized FAIS relevant NQF Level 5 Qualification or high qualification.
  • Completed First Level Regulatory Examination

 

You will have access to:

 

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate.
  • A challenging working environment
  • Opportunities to innovate.

 

You will be a match if you are:

  • Achievement of targets for business.
  • Understand, read, and anticipate the market and clients’ needs to design and deliver innovative, customized value adding solutions to portfolio of clients.
  • Deliver exceptional service that exceeds clients’ expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions.
  • Maximise Business Portfolio cross sell opportunities and strengthen client relationships. · Maintenance of expert knowledge on specific products, pricing, application procedure, processing, and timelines in order to drive and achieve relevant sales targets.
  • Understand reasons for and comply with governance in terms of legislation and audit requirements.
  • Retrieve all qualified leads from internal channel sales pipeline and make contact with existing or new customer to generate a sale. Source new leads through external contacts and other channels to increase customer base if required.
  • Contact prospective clients and sell appropriate banking products in order to achieve sales targets.
  • Deliver the end-to-end client management process through continuous engagement with the client on process milestones, selling the FNB value proposition, facilitating the application process on behalf of the client, prepare the proposal to credit, manage internal dependencies, close the deal and manage post sales queries when relevant.
  • Analyse competitor information gathered and ensured active monitoring of market trends and influences. Identify new business opportunities that impact on the industry.
  • Track, control, and influence sales activities with the specific aim to achieve previously determined sales targets in line with quality, productivity and sales requirements.
  • Manage own development to increase own competencies.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

 

Thank you for your interest in joining our talent community. Please note that this advertisement is not for an active vacancy, and as such you will not receive a decline notice or status update immediately. We are currently gathering applications to build a talent pool for future opportunities. By submitting your application, you will be considered for similar roles that may become available. We appreciate your interest and look forward to potentially working with you in the future.

 

Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

24/06/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Aplyr's read

FirstRand is a dominant force in South Africa's financial sector, attracting professionals focused on innovative banking solutions and ethical financial practices.

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What's promising

  • FirstRand is a market leader in South Africa's financial services industry.
  • The company offers diverse career paths across banking, risk management, and financial analysis.
  • Strong focus on ethical practices with roles like Chief Ethics and Conduct Risk Officer.

What to watch

  • High competition in the financial services sector may limit growth opportunities.
  • Limited public information about global expansion strategies.
  • Potentially high-pressure work environment due to industry demands.

Why FirstRand

  • FirstRand's extensive talent pool initiatives indicate a commitment to long-term employee development.
  • The company emphasizes ethical risk management and conduct.
  • Offers specialized roles like XVA Structurer, highlighting a focus on complex financial products.

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About FirstRand

FirstRand Corporate Centre is a leading financial services provider in South Africa, offering a wide range of banking and financial products and services.

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