Outsurance Broker (Port Elizabeth)

Outsurance; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company is seeking an OUTsurance Broker to grow and develop their business insurance portfolio. The role involves client prospecting, service management, and achieving sales targets while aligning with the company's values. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a minimum of 3 years in external sales.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of external sales experience required.
• Proficiency in English and numerical skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting for new clients through networking and cold calling.
• Conducting comprehensive risk evaluations for clients.
• Achieving and exceeding sales targets consistently.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Presentation

Education

Matric or National Senior Certificate

FAIS credits / Full Insurance Qualifications

RE5

Job description

Company Description OUTsurance is a customer-centric and dynamic financial services company with a global footprint and a proud history of innovation. We are vibrant, successful, and values-oriented, with an engaging culture that embodies the ethos that clients and staff "always get something OUT." Our success is largely due to the outstanding people who work for us.

OUTsurance is a formidable player in the short-term insurance market. As a values-based organization, we take our reputation for excellent service and innovation seriously and strive for excellence in all we do.

Job Description

Overview and Purpose of the Role :

Our business product offering has grown significantly over the years, leading to the development of the face-to-face channel. The OUTsurance Broker role has emerged to facilitate this model.

The incumbent will be responsible for growing and developing the business insurance portfolio.

The key outputs for this role are as follows :

1. New Business sales
2. Client service and management
3. High-level performance

The OUTsurance Broker must align with the company’s culture and values, including Awesome Service, Passionate, Honest, Human, Dynamic, and Recognition.

Responsibilities :

Build your own insurance portfolio by :

• Prospecting for new clients through networking, cold calling, and door-to-door canvassing.
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Conducting comprehensive risk evaluations for clients.
• Providing solutions by selling OUTsurance short-term products aligned with client needs.
• Drafting, tracking, and measuring personal business plans.
• Providing ongoing service and support to clients (amendments, renewals, claims, etc.).
• Retaining existing business, including renewal discussions in line with FAIS.
• Developing relationships with clients, both internal and external.
• Continuously building the client base to secure future income.
• Staying informed about changes and developments in the commercial insurance market.
• Achieving and exceeding targets consistently.
• Providing feedback to management when requested.
• Attending weekly and ad hoc team meetings.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders, such as underwriting, actuarial, claims, and surveying teams.
• Adhering to quality standards and measures.

Qualifications

• Matric or National Senior Certificate
• FAIS credits / Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on DOFA)
• RE5 (depending on DOFA)
• Reliable transport and a valid code B driver’s license
• At least 3 years of external sales experience (if not from the insurance industry)
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Numerical and mathematical skills
• Team supervisory skills
• Self-motivated, confident, and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Relationship management skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• Effective communicator with influence
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Discretion and high trustworthiness

Additional Information

In line with OUTsurance's Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to candidates from designated groups who meet the job requirements.

The OUTsurance Broker will report directly to the Regional Manager and collaborate closely with the wider Face-to-Face channel.