Commercial Specialist

Old Mutual Insure; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in South Africa is looking for a Commercial Specialist in Cape Town. This full-time hybrid role involves managing client accounts, executing sales strategies, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in sales. Benefits include a basic salary, tools of trade like laptop and cellphone, and an uncapped commission structure.

Benefits

Basic salary

Tools of Trade: laptop, cellphone including data and airtime

Uncapped commission structure

Pension and medical aid

Full product training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for managing client relationships.
• Experience in sales and account management is required.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and execute sales strategies.
• Handle customer service interactions and oversee purchasing processes.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support commercial operations.

Skills

Strong communication and customer service skills

Experience in sales and account management

Knowledge of purchasing processes

Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience in the insurance industry

Job description

Company DescriptionOld Mutual Insure, the oldest non-life insurer in South Africa, has been providing certainty for over years.

We cater to personal, commercial, agricultural, and corporate clients, focusing on what matters most.

As part of our commitment, we offer valuable industry insights and trends on our LinkedIn page, designed for business professionals and intermediaries.

We are dedicated to innovation, client protection, and business progression, firmly positioned as a trusted partner.

All our products are underwritten by Old Mutual Insure Limited, a Licensed FSP and Non-Life Insurer.

Role Description

Full-time hybrid role based in Cape Town for a Commercial Specialist.

Responsible for managing client accounts, executing sales strategies, handling customer service interactions, and overseeing purchasing processes.

Provide exceptional communication to clients, maintain strong customer relationships, and support overall commercial operations of the company.

Some work from home acceptable as part of this hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience in sales and account management
• Knowledge of purchasing processes
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in the insurance industry a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (RE 5 advantageous)

Benefits

• Basic salary
• Tools of Trade: laptop, cellphone including data and airtime
• Uncapped commission structure
• Pension and medical aid
• Full product training and ongoing support