Sales Agent - 16 November Start

Neilson Financial Services Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 78,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunches

Work from home 2 days per week

Clear career progression

End-of-year gala with $5,000 prize

Job summary

Neilson Financial Services Limited is seeking a Sales Agent to start on 16 November 2026 in Sydney. You will handle warm leads for life insurance, guided by training, and work from the Barangaroo office with the option to work from home after training.

The role offers a base salary of AU$65,000 plus bonuses and super, with On-Target Earnings of AU$78,000–AU$91,000 in the first year. This is a full-time, hybrid position with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Clear, confident communicators who enjoy helping people.
• Growth mindset and the desire to learn and develop.
• Proactive attitude, with resilience and reliability.
• Previous customer facing experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Talk with customers over the phone about life insurance products.
• Understand their needs and guide them through policy options.
• Support customers in making confident, informed decisions.
• Hit individual and team sales targets in a structured, warm-lead environment.

Skills

Clear communication

Growth mindset

Proactive attitude

Job description

Sales Agent – 16 November Start

Previous experience in retail or hospo? Use your existing skills here.

Location: Sydney CBD (Barangaroo)
Base Salary: $65,000 + Bonuses + Super
On-Target Earnings: $78,000 – $91,000 + Super in your first year

Hours: Monday-Fridayrotating roster with 8.5 hour days (37.5 hour weeks) between 08:00 and 17:00.

Start date: Monday 16th November 2026

Launch your sales career with warm leads only - no cold calling - and full training from day one.

Who are we?

While our story began in the UK in 2012, Neilson has since expanded to become an award-winning international provider of life insurance and funeral cover. Our local growth is only just beginning with us now helping both Aussie and Kiwi customers from right here in Sydney, Australia since October 2024. We’re excited to keep building our team as part of a trusted global business!

Why join us?

This is the place to get your foot in the sales door with excellent training in a supportive environment, you can start having an impact from day one.

• No cold calling – You'll speak to customers who have already shown interest in life insurance
• Work from home - Once you have completed your training/probation you can have the option to work from home 2 days a week.
• Clear career progression – We’ve already seen double promotions for numerous people over the year! Each promotion earns a further salary increase.
• Free lunches – Enjoy a catered lunch once a week!
• No experience in sales required – Work alongside people from all backgrounds in a high-performing, supportive environment
• Celebrating success – Our monthly bonus structure rewards and recognises your continued progression. On top of this, there’s regular staff sales incentives, as well as quarterly recognition awards for outstanding performance and our end-of-year gala with a $5,000 grand prize draw for each person who wins!
• Barangaroo location – Run past the Opera House before work, explore Darling Harbour’s food scene or shop Pitt Street Mall on your break

What you’ll be doing

• Talk with customers over the phone about life insurance products
• Understand their needs and guide them through policy options
• Support customers in making confident, informed decisions
• Hit individual and team sales targets in a structured, warm-lead environment

What we're looking for

• Clear, confident communicators who enjoy helping people
• A growth mindset and the desire to learn and develop
• A proactive attitude, with resilience and reliability
• Previous customer facing experience is helpful, but not required

What to expect from the interview process

We want this to be a great fit for both you and us. Our process is designed to give you a real feel for the role and help us understand your strengths:

1. 20-minute video meet and greet – we'll send you a welcome video and, if you like to what you hear, book yourself in with our recruitment team and get a feel for what we do as well as have any immediate questions answered
2. 30-minute video interview – meet with one of our Sales Managers as we test for transferrable and core skills

1. 30-minute in-person meet and greet at our Barangaroo office, including a conversation with the Contact Centre Manager about a day in the life of the role, a tour around your potential new digs, and time for you to ask any questions you have

We encourage you to come prepared with questions — this interview is as much for you as it is for us.

Working hours & location

This is a full-time, office-based role at our Barangaroo office, Monday to Friday, on a rotating roster between 8:00am and 5:00pm: shifts include 08:00-16:30 and 08:30-17:00. This means no weekends and no late-night shifts. Pay is fortnightly, with bonuses paid out monthly. Once your training is complete and you've passed probation (usually 6 months) you'll have the opportunity to work from home twice per week.

Accessibility For Job Applicants We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation.Equal Opportunity Employer Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture