Area manager Travel Insurance - EAST RAND

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

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an Area Manager to service brokers, agents, and corporate clients in the Gauteng/East Rand region. The role involves marketing and selling travel and short term insurance products, managing relationships, and training agents. Ideal candidates will have Matric, RE accreditation, and prior experience in the insurance industry, alongside excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric required.
• RE accreditation is mandatory.
• Previous experience in the short term insurance industry is essential.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are necessary.
• Computer literacy is required (Intermediate Excel, PP, Word, Outlook).
• Experience in an unsupervised role is advantageous.
• Sales and marketing experience is beneficial.
• Experience in calling on brokers/in-person visits is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Service, market and sell travel insurance/short term insurance products.
• Service agents, brokers, and key accounts including visits, query management, and sales monitoring.
• Train travel agents and brokers on products and systems.
• Service corporate clients effectively.
• Attend workshops and public relations events as needed.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Sound relationship building skills

Presentation and negotiation skills

Well-spoken with excellent presentation and communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Effective time management

Planning and organizing

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