Job Description: Monitor and assess sales and market data for a specific geographic region that will assist management in identifying areas in the market where business can be developed. Job Responsibilities: Identify potential customers by obtaining information, referrals, and recommendations from existing customers and other contacts and/or through participation in trade shows and conferences. Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; use standard materials to make a presentation to the customer; and ask relevant questions to evaluate the customer's level of interest and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation. Make calls (by telephone or in person) to allocated customers to develop new relationships. Act as a first point of contact for resolving customer queries and complaints. Identify the products or services that best meet the customer's stated needs, use personal expertise to propose quantities and product configurations, explain the selection to the customer, and invite the customer to make a purchase at the standard price/terms and conditions of sale. Negotiate agreement with the customer and internally with commercial colleagues to ensure that customer requirements are met. Job Requirements: Grade 12/SAQA Accredited (Essential); RE compliant (Advantageous); 150 FAIS Commercial Credits (Advantageous); Relevant 3 year degree or diploma in relevant field (Advantageous) 1 - 3 years commercial experience (Essential); Experience in Financial Services Industry (Advantageous)