Insurance Sales Manager

Sizwe Financial Solutions; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sizwe Financial Solutions is hiring an Insurance Sales Manager to lead the on-site sales team in Welkom. You will set targets, coach representatives, and develop strategies to grow insurance sales while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

You will cultivate relationships with individual and corporate clients, report on sales metrics, forecast revenue, and collaborate with finance and operations to optimise service delivery. The role is full-time and based in Welkom.

Qualifications

• Strong insurance sales and product knowledge to tailor solutions.
• Customer service skills focusing on relationships and retention.
• Finance understanding to interpret premiums and align with goals.
• Team management experience with coaching and performance management.
• Proven leadership in sales or insurance in financial services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• On-site in Welkom; able to work in a target-driven environment.
• Relevant qualification in Insurance, Finance, Business Management or related field is advantageous.
• Knowledge of local market dynamics and regulatory requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the insurance sales function.
• Manage a team of sales representatives; set targets and coach.
• Develop and implement sales strategies; identify opportunities.
• Build relationships with individual and corporate clients.
• Handle customer inquiries and provide product information.
• Ensure regulatory and company standards compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to optimize service.
• Report on sales metrics and forecast revenue.
• Drive continuous improvement of sales processes and customer experience.

Skills

Insurance Sales

Product knowledge

Customer service

Finance knowledge

Team management

Sales leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

On-site work

Education

Insurance/Finance/Business

Job description

Company Description

Sizwe Financial Solutions is dedicated to providing accessible insurance services tailored to individuals across all income groups. The organization focuses on delivering strong value for money through a broad range of insurance products that address diverse personal and financial needs. By emphasizing affordability and relevance, Sizwe Financial Solutions aims to support clients in protecting their assets and securing their future. The company’s mission-driven approach creates a client-centric environment where service quality and long-term relationships are prioritized.

Role Description

The Insurance Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Welkom, responsible for leading and growing the insurance sales function. This role oversees a team of sales representatives, setting targets, providing coaching, and monitoring performance to ensure consistent achievement of sales objectives. The Insurance Sales Manager develops and implements sales strategies, identifies new business opportunities, and builds strong relationships with individual and corporate clients. Day-to-day activities include managing customer inquiries, providing product information and recommendations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards, and collaborating with finance and operations teams to optimize service delivery. The role also involves reporting on sales metrics, forecasting revenue, and contributing to continuous improvement of sales processes and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Insurance Sales and Insurance product knowledge, with the ability to match solutions to client needs.
• Customer Service skills focused on responsive support, relationship building, and client retention.
• Finance understanding to interpret financial information, support premium structuring, and align sales with business goals.
• Team Management experience, including coaching, performance management, and motivating a diverse sales team.
• Proven track record in a sales or insurance leadership role, preferably within financial services.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Welkom and adapt to a dynamic, target-driven environment.
• Relevant qualification in Insurance, Finance, Business Management, or a related field is advantageous.
• Knowledge of local market dynamics and regulatory requirements in the insurance sector is beneficial.