FINANCIAL SALES CONSULTANT KUWAIT

OverviewOur client is one of the largest independent award-winning financial services and insurance brokers, with over a twenty-two-year pedigree of operations in the Gulf Region. They opened a new office in Kuwait in May 2013. As a well-established Insurance Brokerage in the Middle East, their client bank reflects the local population, and their team of established Financial Consultants serve clients in every community. They offer a full range of life insurance, savings and investment products, as well as commercial insurance, employee benefits and personal lines insurance, supported by a first-class administration team. They are looking for experienced financial services advisers and consultants, ideally already operating in the Kuwait market, though relocation help is available. Their Financial Consultants operate in teams, managed by experienced Sales Managers who help you network, understand client needs, and find the right solution for each customer. Prestige IFA Jobs has been commissioned to recruit qualified, experienced Investment Advisors to be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.ResponsibilitiesProspects, develops and closes new business clientsRemain abreast of market, industry and regulatory developments and develop a personal network to increase knowledgeArrange client meetings and attend when requiredResolve escalated complaints and disputes, and manage high levels of client serviceContact clients to arrange in-depth meetings to understand financial goals, then generate proposals to help them achieve those goalsKeep up-to-date files relating to dealings with customersIdentify clients’ insurance and financial needs and offer appropriate adviceIncrease short- and long-term persistency of the company book of policiesArrange regular meetings with existing customers to review and ensure their insurance and financial requirements are metInform customers of new financial and insurance products or regulatory changes that may affect their plansPresent the range of general insurance products available to address client needsStay up to date with current products and regulatory requirements in the area of workAnalyze information and prepare plans suited to individual clients’ needsResearch the marketplace and provide clients with information on new and existing products and servicesLiaise with head office and financial services providersCoordinate with other professionals such as estate agents, solicitors and accountantsRequired SkillsBe customer service centricBe people focusedBe great at planningBe good at negotiatingBe great at networkingBe a good communicatorHave good time management skillsBe a problem solverHave impeccable integrityHave excellent financial awarenessBe results drivenBe good at business developmentBe focused on sales cultureBe EthicalHave good judgementHave sound financial insightEducation2-3 years of experience in an independent financial advisory capacity / brokerageChartered Insurance Institute qualifications would be a distinct advantageThe Company OffersSecurity and career opportunities with unlimited income and fully funded back-office supportVisa sponsorship, medical and life cover providedOpportunity to attend in-house training to become certified with the UK Chartered Insurance Institute at no costContinuous personal development facilitated by Training and Development TeamAttractive sales incentives including international conventionsTo Be ConsideredA persistent desire to succeedRelationship and networking abilityA customer-centric attitudeA flexible working styleAn existing client bank (preferable but not essential)Please note: This position would typically suit experienced investment advisory candidates. Experience working in international wealth management or insurance is preferred. This position is NOT for someone from accounting/auditing or financial management or any other profession. This is a client-facing, sales- and targets-driven role. Please only apply if you have the required experience and credentials. #J-18808-Ljbffr