Africa Insurance Sales Leader - Build and Lead Teams

Old Mutual; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in South Africa is seeking a Sales Leader to manage a sales team and drive customer-centric sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant insurance sales experience, a Matric certificate, and proven management skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, networking, and developing sales agents. You'll also be accountable for local marketing and sales opportunities. Join a company committed to integrity and professionalism and grow with us in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years sales experience in insurance.
• RE5 qualification is an advantage.
• Must be FAIS compliant with experience in product categories A and B1.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales & expense budget for a team against targets.
• Responsible for distribution strategy within the branch.
• Accountable for local marketing and networking.
• Manage, develop, appoint, and train sales agents.

Skills

Building Trust

Change Management

Client Needs Assessments

Commercial Acumen

Consultative Selling

Customer-Focused

Customer Service

Customer Understanding

Direct Selling

Executing Plans

Identifying Customer Needs

Identifying Sales Opportunities

Sales Software

Strengthening Customer Relationships

Upselling

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) certificate

Matriculation Certificate (Matric)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading insurance firm in South Africa is seeking a Sales Leader to manage a sales team and drive customer-centric sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant insurance sales experience, a Matric certificate, and proven management skills. Responsibilities include managing budgets, networking, and developing sales agents. You'll also be accountable for local marketing and sales opportunities. Join a company committed to integrity and professionalism and grow with us in a collaborative environment.