Business Consultant- Johannesburg

**Let's Write Africa's Story Together!** Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. **Job Description** Business Consultant – Old Mutual Independent Distribution (OMiD): Johannesburg, Sandton. Build your business. Backed by a powerhouse. Let’s be clear upfront—this is not a salaried comfort-zone role. This is for individuals who are driven to build, grow, and earn based on performance—with the backing of one of the most established names in financial services: Old Mutual. **The Opportunity** As a Business Consultant, you’ll operate like a **business owner within a business**. You will: * Build and grow your own portfolio of independent financial advisers (IFA’s) * Drive production through strong IFA partnerships * Influence where IFA’s place their business—and grow your share of wallet This is a **high-reward environment** for individuals who back themselves. **What You’ll Be Doing** * **Growing your IFA network** Develop and manage relationships with independent financial advisers * **Driving production and retention** Increase business flows and ensure long-term value through strong engagement * **Activating the market** Identify opportunities, run targeted campaigns, and convert pipeline into productivity * **Positioning yourself as a trusted partner** Add real value to the IFA practice by helping them navigate the market, provide quality solutions to customers, and deliver true value to their clients. * **Owning your results** This is a commission-based role—your effort directly drives your income **Who This Role Suits** * Individuals with experience in long term insurance financial markets, **financial planning, advice****, marketing** * Champions in **relationship build****ing** who can influence and persuade * Highly **goal-driven and commercially** **inclined** * Comfortable operating in a **performance-based, commission-only environment** * Entrepreneurial thinkers who want to **build something of their own** **What You Bring** * Experience in financial services (planning and/or marketing) * Strong numerical and commercial capability * A valid driver’s licence and own transport * A tertiary qualification (advantageous) * A strong internal drive to **win, grow, and succeed** **Why This Role?** Because it offers something rare: * **Unlimited earning potential** (your output = your reward) * The chance to **build your own business within a trusted brand** * Real autonomy in how you grow your portfolio * The opportunity to make a **meaningful impact** by helping advisers serve their clients better **Skills** Building Trust, Client Management, Client Needs Assessments, Consultative Selling, Customer-Focused, Customer Service, Customer Understanding, Customer Value Proposition Development, Direct Selling, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Sales Closing Techniques, Sales Data Management, Sales Software, Strengthening Customer Relationships **Competencies** Action Oriented Builds Networks Business Insight Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Directs Work Drives Results Instills Trust **Education** NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent **Closing Date** 17 September 2026 , 23:59 _**The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.**_ _**The Old Mutual Story!**_