Insurance Sales Manager

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Travel opportunities

Car allowance

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Insurance Sales Manager to lead the Durban sales division. You will develop strategic sales plans, build and motivate a high-performing team, and drive revenue across all product lines.

You will set targets, monitor performance, and foster strong relationships with clients and brokers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in insurance sales leadership and a proven track record of achieving growth in competitive markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership role in insurance sales.
• Proven ability to recruit, train and motivate a sales team.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products, markets and sales methodologies.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative sales strategies to increase market share.
• Recruit, train, mentor and manage a sales team.
• Set ambitious sales targets and provide coaching.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with clients, brokers and strategic partners.
• Oversee the sales pipeline with accurate forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Education

Business/Marketing degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Insurance Sales Manager to lead their sales division in Durban . This leadership role involves developing and implementing strategic sales plans, building and motivating a high-performing sales team, and driving revenue growth across all product lines. You will be responsible for setting sales targets, monitoring performance, and fostering strong relationships with clients and partners. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned sales professional with proven leadership capabilities to make a significant impact in the competitive insurance market and shape the future of sales operations for our client.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative sales strategies to achieve company objectives and increase market share.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a team of insurance sales representatives, fostering a culture of success.
• Set ambitious sales targets and monitor team performance, providing regular feedback and coaching.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, brokers, and strategic partners.
• Oversee the sales pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting on sales activities.

Requirements

• Proven track record of success in sales management within the insurance industry, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and motivate a sales team to achieve and exceed targets.
• Strong understanding of insurance products, markets, and sales methodologies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a generous commission and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for international travel and attendance at industry conferences.
• A stimulating and supportive work environment in a growing organization.
• Car allowance and fuel benefits provided.