Hybrid Insurance Sales Manager - Lead Growth & Team

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus/Com

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Generous annual leave

Company-provided vehicle or travel

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Insurance Sales Manager in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote work, leading a sales team to drive revenue and customer satisfaction within the SA insurance market.

You will mentor representatives, develop strategies, and manage relationships with key clients while ensuring targets are met and regulatory requirements are followed. A strong leadership mindset and insurance know-how are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sales with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role in insurance.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• In-depth knowledge of insurance products and SA market.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in CRM and sales management tools.
• Tertiary qualification in Business/Marketing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve targets and grow customer base.
• Lead, coach and motivate the sales team to perform at high level.
• Set individual and team sales goals and monitor progress with regular feedback.
• Recruit, train and onboard new sales reps; foster a high-performance culture.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
• Oversee the full sales process from lead gen to closing deals.
• Collaborate with marketing and product to align sales efforts with objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Business/Marketing or related

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Insurance Sales Manager in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote work, leading a sales team to drive revenue and customer satisfaction within the SA insurance market.

You will mentor representatives, develop strategies, and manage relationships with key clients while ensuring targets are met and regulatory requirements are followed. A strong leadership mindset and insurance know-how are essential.