DC - Life Telesales Consultant - Sandton (1DP)

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Sales Agent in Sandton. The role involves identifying sales opportunities, conducting telesales for Discovery Life, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should be target driven, self-motivated, and have at least 1 year of sales experience in an outbound telesales environment. PC literacy and effective communication skills in English or Afrikaans are essential. This position supports an inclusive work environment, embracing diverse talents.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year sales experience, preferably in an outbound telesales environment.
• Minimum 1 year Life product knowledge, Discovery Life Knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Identifying sales opportunities.
• Achieve Life Sales target.
• Conduct Financial Needs Analysis.
• Communication to members telephonically.
• Adhering to service level agreements.

Skills

Target Driven

Team Player

Goal orientated

Self motivated

Ability to perform under pressure

Adapt to change

Persuasiveness

Resilience/Tenacity

Sound Time Management

Attention to detail

Speak fluently English/Afrikaans

Education

Matric

NQF5 and RE5 qualification

Tertiary qualification

Tools

PC literacy

Email

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

• Identifying sales opportunities
• Answering inbound calls timeously and making required outbound calls
• Co-ordination of own administration
• Identifying sales opportunities

Key purpose

This position is based in the Discovery Connect Sales call centre, and reports to the sales team leader. The successful individual will be required to conduct Discovery Life telesales.

Key Outputs

• Achieve Life Sales target
• Communication to members telephonically via fax and email
• Attending to general administration
• Conduct Financial Needs Analysis
• Achieve quality target
• Overcome objections
• Adhering to service level agreements

Personal attributes and skills

• Target Driven
• Team Player
• Goal orientated
• Self motivated
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Adapt to change
• Persuasiveness
• Resilience/Tenacity
• Sound Time Management
• Self managed
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
• Speak fluently (accent neutral) English/Afrikaans

Qualification & Experience

• Matric
• At least 1 year sales experience, preferably in an outbound telesales environment
• Minimum 1 year Life product knowledge, Discovery Life Knowledge is an advantage
• PC literacy, email, word, excel
• Tertiary qualification an advantage
• NQF5 and RE5 qualification

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.