Sales Consultant (Independent Solutions): SLS: SanlamConnect: Gauteng North: Lynnwood

What will you do?

The ideal candidate will be responsible for marketing Sanlam’s solutions to a vested portfolio of advisers, devising strategies and campaigns to grow the advisers business thereby assisting in meeting the required sales targets.

1. Support Financial Advisers in:

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   • Rendering ongoing technical advice and support
   
   
   • Partnering with Financial Advisers to reach production targets
   
   
   • Sourcing for business opportunities in advisers practice.
   
   
   • Managing and support Leads and campaigns
   
   
   • Assisting and liaising with New Business and underwriting to facilitate the issuing of business
   
   
   • Assisting with the processing of claims, replacements and quotations
   
   
   • Assisting with Comparative competitor quotes.
   
   
   
   

2. With regards Compliance ensure that:

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   •  the different tools are understood and utilised by the Financial Advisers and their practices
   
   
   • The Financial Adviser is aware of the importance of compliance and implications for the practices for non-compliance.
   
   
   
   

3. Monitor and flag any suspect or risky business with the Business Manager.

3. Support projects and focus activities of the Business Manager that seek to drive production.

3. Networking with other stakeholders in the sales/support process.

What will make you successful in this role?

Must be comfortable working in a target driven, competitive, sales orientated environment

• Service and customer orientated


• Natural relationship builder


• Pro-active, self-starter and energetic


• Goal and target motivated


• Sales and marketing orientation


• Socially confident and skilled to communicate well


• Willingness to travel

Qualification and Experience

• RFP1, 2 or 3 or alternately Wealth Management 1, 2 or 3


• An industry related qualification would be advantageous


• Regulatory Exam would be advantageous


• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Marketing and sales environment


• Thorough understanding of agency distribution model and supporting processing requirements would be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• MS: Office (Excel, Word, PP); Outlook; SanFin; AUTONUB


• Valid driver’s licence


• Own reliable motor vehicle


• Business Management


• Financial Services Industry Knowledge


• Financial Services Product Knowledge (Sanlam and competitors)


• Relevant regulatory legislation and compliance knowledge


• Basic legal technical knowledge


• Marketing principles


• Sales process and steps


• Training/coaching others


• Solid administration skills

Personal Qualities

• Cultivates innovation


• Client centricity


• Results driven


• Collaboration


• Flexibility and adaptability


• Business insights


• Decision quality


• Action Oriented


• Plans and aligns


• Treating Customers Fairly

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

The closing date for applications is: 11 June 2026

The recruiter reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement prior to the closing date or to allow further applications to be submitted after the closing date indicated. 

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth.
Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

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