Insurance Sales Agent

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 112,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Hybrid work model

Training & support

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24's client in Nelspruit is seeking a motivated Insurance Sales Agent to join their team. You will identify prospects, assess client needs, and present suitable life, health, and non-life insurance options while guiding applicants through the policy process.

You'll build lasting relationships, meet sales targets, and benefit from a hybrid work model, comprehensive training, ongoing sales support, and opportunities for career progression in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in insurance or financial services.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of life, health, and non-life insurance products.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Must possess relevant insurance licenses/certifications.
• Customer-centric approach and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients through lead generation.
• Conduct needs assessments to tailor insurance coverage.
• Present and explain insurance products and policy options.
• Assist clients with applications and policy processing.
• Build and maintain long-lasting customer relationships.
• Follow up for renewals and new coverage opportunities.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Customer-focused

Education

Insurance licensing/certifications

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and results-oriented Insurance Sales Agent to join their vibrant team in Nelspruit . This role focuses on connecting with potential clients, understanding their insurance needs, and offering personalized solutions that provide security and peace of mind. You will be responsible for building a robust client base through proactive outreach and exceptional customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong communication skills and a drive to succeed in a client-facing sales role within the dynamic insurance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients through various lead generation methods.
• Conduct needs assessments to understand client requirements for insurance coverage.
• Present and explain insurance products and policy options clearly.
• Assist clients in completing applications and processing new policies.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Follow up with clients for policy renewals and opportunities for additional coverage.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and performance goals.

Requirements

• Proven sales experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A strong understanding of various insurance products (life, health, non-life).
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Must possess relevant insurance certifications and licenses.
• A positive attitude and a customer-centric approach.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive commission and bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing sales support.
• Opportunity for career growth within the insurance industry.
• A supportive team environment focused on achieving shared goals.