Lesana Financial Services
Job title: Sales Consultant ×2
Location: Leribe & Maseru Branches
Key Deliverables of the Sales Consultants
1. Achieve 100% of the branch sales budgets as provided from time to time.
2. Achieve 100% of the product split as provided from time to time.
3. Attend to all incoming client new business enquiries and advise clients on the most appropriate product suitable for their needs.
4. Capture all loan applications, maintaining accuracy in screening these loan applications for credibility to minimize the chance of fraudulent applications.
5. Attend to all client queries, irrespective of nature and keep documentary records of same.
6. Assist with daily updating of the New Business Control Register.
7. Ensure high levels of service to customers, in line with management expectations as will be expressed from time to time.
Reporting Structure
The Sales Consultant will report to the Regional Managers.
We seek the following in our desired candidate:
Qualification Requirement
1. COSC qualification is essential.
2. A relevant tertiary qualification is preferable.
Experience / Background Preference
1. Previous experience within the financial services or insurance sector is essential.
2. Previous experience within the Microfinance sector will be advantageous.
3. Previous sales and/or new business development experience is essential.
4. A strong analytical ability is a requirement of the role.
5. A strong command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the role.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:
1. A strong customer service focus.
2. Sales and business development skills.
3. A passion for financial markets.
4. Self-assurance and a confident manner.
5. The ability to influence and persuade others.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
7. Strong time management skills – the ability to prioritise and manage workflow.
8. A strong work ethic.
9. Strict attention to detail.
10. A self-starter who is proactive, shows initiative and displays high levels of self-motivation.
11. Ability to work and think independently.
12. An inquisitive nature and desire to learn.
13. A friendly approach and the ability to influence and persuade others.
14. Ability to build strong relationships with team members, company management and clients.
15. Be alert to changing situations, show flexibility in approach, adaptability in difficult
circumstances and continuously strive to achieve meaningful results.
Location
The position is based at the Lesana Office at Leribe and Maseru Districts.
By nature of the group, travel will be required from any staff member of the company from time to time.
Closing dates for applications is Friday 27th January 2023. Please forward applications to: [email protected]