About this role
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job DescriptionProvides advice on a specific range of products to a specific allocated market and are individually accountable for achieving results through their own efforts.ResponsibilitiesCustomer ServiceCarry out a range of customer service activities, including handling customer cases and inquiries that are more complex or outside the norm.Solutions AnalysisFind the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents.Receiving VisitorsReceive and screen visitors, answering routine questions, providing information, or directing requests elsewhere.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) DataEnter relevant information into the CRM system after each contact with a customer to ensure that the organization has quality data to enable effective customer retention and business development activities.Customer Needs ClarificationInterview the customer, following a complex multilevel sales script, to clarify the customer's requirements, or assist in conducting interviews with potential customers, making detailed notes to collect client requirements.Operational ComplianceDevelop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.Business DevelopmentDeliver support services (mostly of a routine nature) by using business development systems and protocols designed to create long-term value for the organization and its customers, markets, and relationships.Sales Opportunities CreationIdentify potential customers by obtaining information, referrals, and recommendations from existing customers and other contacts and/or through participation in trade shows and conferences.Data ExplorationProduce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting that data into standard formats.Network of InfluenceDemonstrate understanding of the value of networking by participating in and contributing to a network of people, technologies, and ideas both inside and outside the company.Customer Relationship Development / ProspectingMake calls (by telephone or in person) to allocated customers to develop new relationships. Act as a first point of contact for resolving customer queries and complaints. SkillsAccountability, Building Networks, Building Trust, Complexity Management, Consultative Selling, Customer Communications, Customer Feedback, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Interpersonal Awareness, Oral Communications, Organizational Savvy, Probing Questions, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Selling, Strengthening Customer Relationships, Work ProcessesCompetenciesBalances StakeholdersBuilds NetworksCommunicates EffectivelyCustomer FirstCustomer FocusEnsures AccountabilityInstills TrustInterpersonal SavvyEducationNQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent (Required)Closing Date10 October 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.The Old Mutual Story!
- LOCATION
- KwaDukuza
- WORK MODE
- On-site
- JOB TYPE
- Full-time
- POSTED
- 05 Oct 2026
Source: Old Mutual Careers