Sales Consultant – External

Absa Group

. Pursue sales growth, service delivery competitiveness, and individual performance targets for the allocated external sales portfolio .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeCape Town • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales growth and service delivery within the banking sector, focusing on client engagement, relationship building, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in conducting customer needs analysis and delivering tailored solutions to enhance client satisfaction and achieve sales objectives.

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Sales GrowthClient EngagementRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Needs AnalysisRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Sales Target AchievementCross-SellingSales Activity PlanningService ReportingProcess Efficiency Identification

Soft Skills

Problem ResolutionCollaborationTime ManagementCommunicationNetworking

Tools & Technologies

Sales Management SystemsCustomer Relationship Management SoftwareReporting ToolsBanking Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Banking

Industry Keywords

Inclusive BankingB2C SalesWorkplace BankingSales StandardsGovernance and Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pursue sales growth, service delivery competitiveness, and individual performance targets for the allocated external sales portfolio
Support collaborative sales activities across relationship banking, business bank, and corporate bank
Plan and conduct customer education on Absa’s value proposition
Represent Absa in external sales engagements, workplace banking schemes, public forums, major events, and festivals
Identify sales and cross-sell opportunities and partner with colleagues across branches, business units, and regions
Build networks and relationships to generate leads and increase Absa visibility
Achieve sales objectives for Inclusive Banking, Entry Level, and Bulk Acquisition Sales in the B2C environment
Deliver sales and service targets within assigned areas
Manage sales leads and convert them into business opportunities
Engage existing clients on new products, services, and migration strategies
Plan and execute sales activities, campaigns, time management, resources, and travel
Conduct customer needs analysis and enable end-to-end client solutions
Resolve client queries, concerns, and complaints, focusing on first-point-of-contact resolution
Participate in planned client visits and act as a brand ambassador
Monitor individual sales performance and support team performance
Identify process efficiencies, share best practices, and contribute to regional sales strategy
Prepare sales activity, service reporting, and migration planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree: Banking
Must adhere to all policies, procedural, regulatory, and compliance requirements
Must effectively use and manage devices, resources, systems, and software updates
Must provide appropriate product and service solutions through quality consultations and avoid mis-selling
Must apply governance and controls in sales execution, including quality documentation
Must stay updated on regulatory requirements, business changes, and applicable sales standards/practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process
Inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive