FirstRand

Account Executive

Newcastle Full time

Job Description

To strategically lead and manage a portfolio of high-value clients (with revenue exceeding R150 million), driving growth through targeted acquisition and retention initiatives. This job is accountable for the overall portfolio performance within the segment, ensuring sustainable revenue generation and long-term client relationships.

Hello Future Account Executive, Agriculture (Newcastle)

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our team in FNB Commercial Sales KwaZulu Natal you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

  • Develop and manage key stakeholder business relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives

  • Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence

  • Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate

  • Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions

  • Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes

  • Provide appropriate banking solutions across the business to prospective clients

  • Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions

  • Identify and implement on opportunities for revenue growth in order to deliver on sales targets

  • Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership

  • Assess and evaluate business credit applications in accordance with the Banks Credit Policy and within set time frames

  • Drive the achievement of customer migration by recommending solutions and improving efficiencies

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Have a relevant Postgraduate Financial/ Agric Degree qualification

  • Have a completed RE5 Certificate (FAIS Compliant)

  • Have 5+ years of experience with at least 4 years judgmental credit, agriculture commodities and relationship management experience

  • Have Commercial Banking product knowledge experience

  • Are not an unrehabilitated insolvent

  • In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check

You will have access to:

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate

  • A challenging working environment

  • Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

  • Adaptable and curious

  • Sales driven

  • Thrive in a collaborative environment

  • Client-centric

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

15/03/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.