Commercial Insurance Sales Consultant - Pretoria East

Talent Evolution (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a dynamic sales consultant to drive growth in personal and commercial insurance solutions. This role involves leveraging strategic partnerships with leading bond originators and real estate agencies to offer bank-approved coverage. Ideal candidates will thrive in a tech-savvy environment, conducting outbound sales calls and managing a pipeline of potential customers. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position is perfect for those eager to enhance their sales skills and stay ahead in the evolving property and insurance market. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven success in short-term insurance sales, covering personal and commercial lines.
• Experience in a high-volume, target-driven sales call center environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound sales calls to prospective clients who purchased properties.
• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and KPIs while collaborating with the sales team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Tech-Savvy

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tertiary Education

RE5 Qualification

FAIS Qualification

Tools

CRM Software

Sales Tools

Job description

This role focuses on selling both personal and commercial insurance solutions, leveraging strategic partnerships with South Africa’s leading bond originators and real estate agencies. The consultant will play a key role in offering bank-approved coverage for homes, commercial properties, and other insurance needs.

The position is ideal for a dynamic, tech-savvy professional eager to drive sales through modern communication platforms and be at the forefront of the evolving property and insurance market.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound sales calls to prospective clients who have recently purchased properties.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of potential customers by managing leads and follow-ups.
• Provide expert guidance on:
• Commercial insurance for business-owned residential properties.
• Commercial insurance for properties purchased for business purposes.
• Commercial insurance for trust-owned properties.
• Sectional title insurance.
• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets and KPIs.
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to refine sales strategies and identify growth opportunities.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activity.
• Continuously improve sales skills and product knowledge through training and professional development, including the use of AI tools to enhance sales performance.

Requirements

Experience

• Proven success in short-term insurance sales, covering both personal and commercial lines.
• Experience working in a high-volume, target-driven sales call center environment.
• Strong record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Expertise in objection handling and closing deals through outbound calling.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and sales tools.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with clients.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends when required.
• Tech-savvy and eager to leverage technology for sales and customer engagement.

Educational & Certification Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) required; tertiary education is an advantage.
• RE5 and FAIS qualifications (mandatory if registered as a short-term or long-term advised selling representative for more than two years).