Commercial Sales Agent-1 –
Job Title: Commercial Sales Agent-1
Company: Old Mutual
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 5 or equivalent
Closing Date: 23 July 2026
Job Overview
Old Mutual is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Commercial Sales Agent-1 to join its Durban team. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a passion for sales, client relationship management, and financial services. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing customer relationships, providing financial advice, achieving sales targets, and supporting business growth through excellent customer service and account management.
Working as part of one of Africa’s leading financial services companies, you will help clients identify suitable financial solutions while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers and generating new business opportunities. This role combines sales, customer engagement, reporting, and financial advisory responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and delivering results.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve business targets.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Managing customer accounts and identifying opportunities for business growth.
- Conducting research and analysing information to support sales activities.
- Providing professional financial advice aligned with customers’ goals and needs.
- Selling financial products and services while following company procedures.
- Preparing reports, analysing sales data, and presenting findings where required.
- Editing and preparing business documents according to company standards.
- Collecting customer feedback and recommending service improvements.
- Maintaining accurate customer records and sales information.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and professional standards.
- Supporting the sales team with administrative and operational activities where required.
- Participating in training and continuous professional development initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- NQF Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
- Good computer literacy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
- Sales and customer service skills.
- Good organisational and administrative abilities.
- Ability to analyse information and prepare reports.
- Professional presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Key Skills & Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Customer relationship management.
- Sales and business development skills.
- Financial advisory capabilities.
- Data analysis and reporting skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Accountability and professionalism.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to build professional networks.
- Business insight and commercial awareness.
Why Join Old Mutual?
Old Mutual is one of Africa’s most respected financial services companies, offering employees the opportunity to build meaningful careers while helping customers achieve their financial goals. The company values continuous learning, professional development, collaboration, and innovation.
As a Commercial Sales Agent, you will gain valuable experience in sales, account management, financial advisory services, and customer relationship management while working in a supportive environment that encourages career growth. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to establish or advance a long-term career in the financial services industry.