Consultant: Sales External (FAIS) | Absa Bank – Polokwane, Limpopo
📍 Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
📅 Date Posted: 02 May 2025
📌 Contract Type: Full-Time
💼 Industry: Banking
⚙️ Job Function: Sales (External)
💰 Salary: Market-Related (Negotiable)
💼 Empower Africa’s Future: Join Absa Bank as a Sales Consultant!
Are you a passionate, driven individual with a knack for building relationships and driving sales in the banking industry? Absa Bank is looking for a Consultant: Sales External (FAIS) to join our dynamic team in Polokwane.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated person who is looking to make a significant impact on Absa’s growth and success. As an External Sales Consultant, you will be directly responsible for driving new business, managing customer relationships, and ensuring that Absa’s value proposition is delivered effectively to potential clients.
🏢 About Absa Bank
Absa Bank is one of South Africa’s largest and most well-established financial institutions, with over 100 years of history. We offer local and international banking expertise, and we pride ourselves on empowering people to achieve their financial goals. By joining Absa, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of banking in Africa, while contributing to positive, long-lasting change in the region.
📋 Role Overview
As a Sales Consultant (External), you will be accountable for pursuing sales growth, managing relationships, and ensuring that customer service excellence is upheld. Your role will involve identifying and seizing new business opportunities while maintaining a strong customer focus.
🛒 Key Responsibilities
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Sales Growth: Own and deliver on sales targets within the allocated portfolio, focusing on both volume and value growth.
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Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with key customers, ensuring long-term, sustainable partnerships.
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Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to drive cross-selling opportunities and maximize Absa’s offerings.
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Customer Engagement: Represent Absa at external events, such as public forums, major events, and festivals, to promote products and services.
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Target Achievement: Actively track and report on performance, adjusting strategies to ensure targets are consistently met.
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Service Excellence: Ensure exceptional service delivery to clients through proactive problem-solving and needs-based selling.
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Lead Generation: Identify opportunities for new business and turn potential leads into actual sales.
✅ Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Banking or a related field
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Proven track record in sales, with 2-3 years’ experience in a similar external sales role
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Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients at all levels
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Strong understanding of the banking industry and its products
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FAIS-compliant, with the necessary accreditation
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Valid driver’s license and own transport
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills
💼 What Absa Offers
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Market-related salary with performance-based incentives
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Comprehensive benefits package (including pension and medical aid)
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Opportunities for career growth and development within a global brand
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Dynamic, high-performance team environment
⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement
Absa is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those from designated groups, in accordance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.
📩 How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the Absa Careers Page or submit your CV directly via the application link. If you are passionate about driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply!
🕒 Please note that the closing date for applications is 8 May 2025. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
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