Area Manager Travel Insurance

Sanlam; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an Area Manager to enhance relationships and service brokers, agents, and corporate clients within the Gauteng region. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the short-term insurance industry, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include servicing insurance products and training agents, making this a vital role in expanding business relationships. A valid driver's licence and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric with RE accreditation is required.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle needed.
• Previous experience in a short-term insurance environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and sell travel and short-term insurance products.
• Manage relationships with agents, brokers, and corporate clients.
• Provide training to agents and brokers on products and systems.

Skills

Customer focus

Excellent interpersonal skills

Presentation and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Education

Matric (RE accreditation)

Tertiary education

Tools

Intermediate Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

What will you do?

Specialist Business has a position available for a Area Manager to service brokers, agents and corporate clients in GAUTENG / EAST RAND region. What will make you successful in this role?

Key Responsibilities

• Service, market and/or sell travel insurance / short-term insurance products.
• Servicing agents and brokers and several key accounts.
• Provide monthly visits, query and claim management, monitoring, increasing and reporting sales and building relationships.
• Train travel agents and brokers in the portfolio on products and systems.
• Servicing corporate clients.
• Attend workshops, conferences or any public relations events when required – may include weekends and/or after-hours functions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Matric (RE accreditation).
• Previous experience in short-term insurance industry.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Computer literate (Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
• Previous work experience in an unsupervised role (advantage).
• Tertiary education (advantage).
• Sales and marketing experience (advantage).
• Previous experience calling on brokers / in-person visits (not negotiable).

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation – Contributing independently.
• Customer focus – Contributing independently.
• Drives results – Contributing independently.
• Collaborates – Contributing independently.
• Being resilient – Contributing independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sound relationship building skills.
• Presentation and negotiation skills.
• Well-spoken with excellent presentation and communication skills (telephonically and written).
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective time management and discipline.
• Planning and organising.