Area Manager Travel Insurance - East Rand

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

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for an Area Manager in Gauteng / East Rand to service brokers and corporate clients. The successful candidate will manage relationships, train agents on products, and ensure effective sales strategies. Candidates must have experience in the short term insurance industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric RE accreditation required.
• Previous experience in the short term insurance industry.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
• Computer literate (Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Service and sell travel insurance/short term insurance products.
• Train travel agents and brokers on products and systems.
• Manage queries and claim processes.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sound relationship building skills

Presentation and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Effective time management

Education

Matric

Tertiary education

Tools

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 The successful incumbent will be required to service, market and / or sell travel insurance / short term insurance products : Servicing agents and brokers and several key accounts ; this will include monthly visits , query and claim management , monitoring, increasing and reporting sales and relationship building.

Training travel agents and brokers in the portfolio on products and systems Servicing corporate clients Attending workshops, conferences or any public relations events when required – this may include weekends and or afterhours functions.

Qualifications & Experience Minimum Matric RE accreditation Previous Experience in short term insurance industry Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle Computer literate ( Intermediate Excel , PP , Word and Outlook ) Previous work experienced in an unsupervised role an advantage Tertiary education an advantage Sales and marketing experience an 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 Skills 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 The ability to work independently Effective time management and discipline Planning and organising #J-