Business Insurance Specialist (DBN)

Liquid Thought

Durban

Hybrid

ZAR 360,000 - 600,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role
Hybrid setup
Competitive base salary
Commission rewards
Training programme

Job summary

Liquid Thought in Durban is seeking a Business Insurance Specialist to hunt, pitch and close new commercial clients across the region. You’ll build a robust portfolio through face-to-face meetings, networking and cold calling, delivering against growth targets and creating lasting relationships.

The role offers a permanent contract with a hybrid work setup, training from day one, a competitive basic salary with a performance-based commission, and real career progression in a dynamic South

Qualifications

  • Matric / NQF4 or higher, FAIS credits or full insurance qualification, and RE5 completed.
  • Own vehicle with Code B driver's licence.
  • 1+ years in commercial insurance and 1+ years in face-to-face B2B sales.

Responsibilities

  • Hunt, pitch and close new commercial clients across your region.
  • Deliver consistently against new business targets.
  • Build lasting client relationships with low lapse rate and portfolio growth.
  • Assess new business risk to keep the portfolio commercially sound.
  • Show up prepared and deliver value at every client appointment.

Skills

Excel
PowerPoint
B2B sales
Self-sourcing
Negotiation

Education

Matric / NQF4 or higher
FAIS credits or full insurance qualification
RE5

Job description

BUSINESS INSURANCE SPECIALIST (KZN)

Durban

Love the chase? Built for the close? This one's for you.

A leading name in the South African financial services sector is on the hunt for ambitious Business Insurance Specialists ready to make their mark in commercial insurance sales. With a strong regional presence and serious growth ambitions, this organisation offers the platform, training and earning potential for the right person to truly thrive.

You won't be waiting for leads to land in your inbox. You'll be out there: cold calling, networking and meeting decision-makers face-to-face to build a commercial portfolio you can be proud of.

What You Get
  • Permanent role, real stability, real career path
  • Hybrid setup across
  • Competitive basic salary (no retainer)
  • Commission structure that genuinely rewards performance
  • Full training programme and tools provided from day one
Qualifications
  • Matric / NQF4 or higher
  • FAIS credits or full insurance qualification (based on your DOFA date)
  • Completed RE5
  • Own vehicle and valid Code B driver's licence
Experience
  • 1+ years in commercial insurance
  • 1+ years in face-to-face B2B sales
  • A track record of self-sourcing and converting your own new business
What you'll do
  • Hunt, pitch and close new commercial clients across your region
  • Deliver consistently against new business targets
  • Build lasting client relationships that result in a low lapse rate and long-term portfolio growth
  • Assess new business risk and ensure your portfolio remains commercially sound
  • Show up prepared, every client appointment counts
Who you are

A natural hunter, self-driven, resilient and results-obsessed

Confident in boardrooms, small business offices and everywhere in between

Organised, analytical and sharp with administration

A problem-solver who stays calm under pressure

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

Professional, flexible and hungry to win

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