Group Sales Consultant

Platinum Talent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital life insurance provider is seeking a dynamic Group Sales Consultant to promote and sell group life insurance solutions. The role focuses on developing sales strategies, engaging clients, and ensuring exceptional relationship management. Bilingual fluency in English and Afrikaans, along with a proven sales background, are essential for success in this position. The company offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Life insurance, disability cover, family funeral cover

Access to an employee wellness program

20 days annual leave plus additional leave

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential.
• Minimum of 12 months recent experience in life or short-term insurance sales.
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets.
• Prospect and engage with new clients through personal networks and digital platforms.
• Promote group insurance solutions and manage client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Client-Service Orientation

Education

Matric

Tertiary qualification in Insurance, Business, or related field

RE5 Certification

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

A leading digital life insurance provider committed to offering accessible, affordable, and comprehensive insurance solutions. With a mission-driven approach, the company simplifies life, disability, and funeral coverage through innovative digital platforms tailored for individuals, domestic workers, and SMEs.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven Group Sales Consultant to promote and sell group life insurance solutions. This role involves engaging prospective clients, presenting value-based insurance offerings, and ensuring exceptional client relationship management.

Bilingual fluency in English and Afrikaans is essential.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets.
• Prospect and engage with new clients through personal networks, referrals, and digital platforms.
• Promote group insurance solutions to prospects, handling follow-ups and closing deals via the broker portal.
• Provide accurate product information and guidance to ensure client understanding.
• Schedule and conduct meetings through various channels (in-person, Teams, Zoom).
• Foster strong relationships with clients to support retention and referrals.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance client experience and service delivery.
• Education : Matric (required); Tertiary qualification in Insurance, Business, or related field (advantageous).
• Certifications : RE5 Certification (required).
• Experience : Minimum of 12 months’ recent experience in life or short-term insurance sales.
• Languages : Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Technical Skills : CRM systems, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Other : Own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license (preferred).
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and client-service orientation.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive basic salary.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Life insurance, disability cover, family funeral cover.
• Access to an employee wellness program.
• 20 days annual leave plus additional leave (maternity, paternity, study).

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets.
• Prospect and engage with new clients through personal networks, referrals, and digital platforms.
• Promote group insurance solutions to prospects, handling follow-ups and closing deals via the broker portal.
• Provide accurate product information and guidance to ensure client understanding.
• Schedule and conduct meetings through various channels (in-person, Teams, Zoom).
• Foster strong relationships with clients to support retention and referrals.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance client experience and service delivery. Key Competencies
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and client-service orientation.
• Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.