Business Development Manager Jobs in Pretoria CBD

Fides Recruitment is looking for a Business Development Manager in Pretoria CBD to grow flows into a company’s investment portfolios through independent financial advisers. This permanent, management-level role suits a senior asset-management sales professional with a strong existing adviser network.

About the company and the work

The opportunity is advertised through Fides Recruitment, founded in 2008 by seasoned recruiter Brent Leeuw. The agency says it helps clients find high-calibre people and supports candidates in finding their next career move.

The role focuses on improving flows into the company’s portfolios among advisers who have both a primary and a secondary relationship with external platforms, by positioning the company as the go-to investment option for their clients.

Role details and duties

Grow net inflows: Increase net inflows among independent financial advisers, large, mid-tier and small, writing on external platforms.

Use and build a strong network: Bring a strong existing network of independent financial advisers, Fund of Funds, Private Wealth and Tied Agency brokers, and build strong relationships with them by creating the right level of activity.

Implement the sales strategy: Implement the external platform sales strategy for Cogence.

Understand the business: Bring a deep understanding of business dynamics and challenges, and the ability to influence and negotiate with impact across divisions and teams at all levels.

The listing also shows commission as an employer and job benefit.

Requirements

• Essential: established relationships with a minimum of 50 Independent Financial Advisers.
• Industry-related experience, with particular focus on the technical positioning and selling of local investment products, as shown in the listing.
• A strong network of independent financial advisers, Fund of Funds, Private Wealth and Tied Brokers.
• Extensive technical and/or business experience with a proven track record of innovation, delivery and performance.
• A formal Finance or Commerce degree at least at an Honours level, or an equivalent qualification as shown in the listing.
• A minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the Asset Management industry.
• Desired skills shown in the listing: Business Development, IFA, Private Wealth and Asset Management.
• Desired qualification level: Degree.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is listed on CareerJunction, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of any request for payment in exchange for a job.

Practical tips

• Be specific about the size and strength of your adviser network, including the number of independent financial advisers you already work with.
• Show recent examples of growing net inflows and building adviser relationships on external platforms.
• Explain how you position investment products technically, not just how you sell them.
• Prepare evidence of delivery and performance over time, since the role asks for an extensive track record.

How the process works

Use the Apply button to reach the original CareerJunction listing and follow its application instructions there. The listing does not give a fuller process in the detail shown, so check the original advert for any documents or steps it asks for.

Important information

This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. The salary shown is R100,000 – R120,000 per month, as stated in the listing. Confirm the full package, including commission, and the work location with the advertiser before accepting an offer.

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