Business Consultant

Job title : Business Consultant

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 08, 2025

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Key Purpose of the role

The Senior Business consultant will be responsible for increasing the sales of the product range through building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

Drive and implement strategic new business initiatives with intermediaries and employers.

Increased Discovery Health product sales through building relationships, superior client service and technical expertise.

Participate in proactive sales and marketing initiatives

Industry, competitor and product expert.

In depth strategic reporting support.

Create strategic business partnerships with multiple intermediary stakeholders.

Build and maintain strategic relationships at Exco and Board level.

Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.

Project management of complex, new business implementations from end to end.

Intermediary reporting and trend analysis.

Consistently deliver Discovery Health value proposition.

Escalated query resolution and troubleshooting.

Increase the sales through building relationships, superior client service and technical knowledge

Review new business pipeline, follow-up and tracking

Technical training and ongoing product support to financial advisors.

Keep up-to-date with competitor product, service offering and industry developments

Personal Attributes and Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Exceptional attention to detail

Time and project management skills

Above average ability to multi-task on multiple projects without compromising deliverables

Ability to convert technical information to audience appropriate communication

Influence and persuasion skills aligned to project deliverables

Sound knowledge of Sales trends

Excellent understanding of branding

Knowledge of various communication channels

Self-motivated and self-disciplined, with the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders across business.

Proficient in MS Office suite

Takes initiative and works under own direction

Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently and have a sense of urgency.

Responds quickly to the needs of the client and to their reactions and feedback

Education and Experience

Essential :

Matric

Advantageous :

NQF5 in Wealth Management of Financial Planning (FAIS Credits)

RE5

Business degree / Diploma

Experience :

Minimum of 3- 5 years sound medical scheme environment knowledge and experience

Broker consulting experience in the financial services industry

An understanding of financial planning

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

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