Business Insurance Consultant | Umhlanga

The Recruitment Council; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a motivated individual to develop a Business Insurance portfolio through face-to-face sales. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and servicing their own client portfolio, with opportunities for ongoing commissions based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of face-to-face or intermediary sales experience in selling short-term insurance.
• Insurance qualification or credits relevant to commercial lines insurance.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing your own insurance portfolio.
• Prospecting for new clients via networking, cold calling, and door-to-door canvassing.
• Achieving or exceeding sales targets consistently.

Skills

Sales Experience

Client Management

Networking

Education

Matric or National Senior Certificate

Insurance Qualification

FAIS Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5)

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an individual with face-to-face or intermediary sales experience who is eager for a new opportunity. The ideal candidate will have the attitude and energy to grow and develop a Business Insurance portfolio by acquiring new clients through face-to-face distribution channels. The role requires taking accountability for sourcing and servicing your own portfolio, with the potential to earn ongoing commissions based on your performance.

Qualifications

• Matric or National Senior Certificate
• Insurance qualification or credits relevant to commercial lines insurance (based on date of first appointment)
• Class of Business or Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training, if applicable
• FAIS Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5)
• Own reliable transport and a valid code B driver's license

Experience

• At least 2 years of face-to-face or intermediary sales experience in selling short-term insurance
• Experience working with advice records and B2B sales

Deliverables

• Building and managing your own insurance portfolio
• Prospecting for new clients via networking, cold calling, and door-to-door canvassing
• Conducting comprehensive needs analysis for prospective clients
• Providing ongoing service and support to clients, including amendments, renewals, and claim registration
• Continuously expanding your client base to secure future income
• Achieving or exceeding sales targets consistently
• Providing feedback to management when requested
• Attending weekly and ad hoc team meetings
• Adhering to all quality standards and measures

Competencies

• Proactively sourcing and growing your client portfolio
• Writing a minimum of R in new business premium per month
• Providing world-class service to ensure low lapse rates
• Screening new business to maintain the company's risk standards