Insurance Sales Agent

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Sales training

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an Insurance Sales Agent to identify prospects, assess insurance needs, and tailor policies across life, health, auto, and home.

You will build client relationships, present clear quotes, guide applicants through underwriting, and strive to meet monthly and annual targets with strong team support.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, with a strong drive to succeed and achieve targets.
• Ability to understand and explain complex insurance products.
• Relevant regulatory examinations passed (e.g., FAIS).

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through prospecting, networking, and follow-up activities.
• Meet with potential clients to assess insurance requirements and recommend policies (life, health, auto, home).
• Explain policy details, benefits, and exclusions clearly.
• Provide accurate quotes and guide clients through underwriting.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships for retention and satisfaction.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivation

Product explanation

Education

FAIS regulatory examinations

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and results-driven Insurance Sales Agent to represent their brand and sell a range of insurance products in Bloemfontein. You will be responsible for identifying potential customers, understanding their insurance needs, and providing tailored solutions. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive sales approach, and a commitment to providing outstanding customer service. You will be a key contributor to the sales team's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads through prospecting, networking, and follow-up activities.
• Meet with potential clients to assess their insurance requirements and recommend appropriate policies (life, health, auto, home).
• Explain policy details, benefits, and exclusions clearly and concisely.
• Provide accurate quotes and guide clients through the application and underwriting process.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure client retention and satisfaction.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the insurance industry .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, with a strong drive to succeed and achieve targets.
• Ability to understand and explain complex insurance products.
• Relevant regulatory examinations passed (e.g., FAIS).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure.
• Extensive sales training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to build your own client base and grow your career.
• Supportive sales management and team environment in Bloemfontein .
• Potential for advancement within the company.