Insurance Sales Representative

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with uncapped commissions

Comprehensive training program

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Marketing assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking an energetic Insurance Sales Representative to prospect, sell, and service a range of insurance products for individuals and families in the Western Cape. You will be the primary contact for clients, assessing their needs and offering tailored, peace-of-mind solutions.

The role emphasizes lead generation, needs analyses, policy presentations, and closing sales, with a focus on building lasting relationships and meeting targets.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of various insurance products and their benefits.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales and business development.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings.
• Willingness to obtain necessary industry certifications and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Actively generate leads through networking, referrals, and prospecting.
• Conduct client needs analyses to recommend appropriate insurance policies.
• Present insurance proposals, explain policy details, and effectively close sales.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships through excellent service.
• Process new business applications and assist with policy administration.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Business development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for an energetic and results-driven Insurance Sales Representative to join their vibrant team in Mossel Bay. This position focuses on prospecting, selling, and servicing a range of insurance products to individuals and families in the Western Cape community. You will be the primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions that offer peace of mind. If you possess excellent communication skills, a passion for sales, and a desire to help people protect what matters most, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively generate leads through various sales channels, including networking, referrals, and prospecting.
• Conduct client needs analyses to recommend appropriate insurance policies (e.g., life, health, short-term insurance).
• Present insurance proposals, explain policy details, and effectively close sales.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships through excellent service.
• Process new business applications and assist with policy administration.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Requirements

• Previous sales experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of various insurance products and their benefits.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales and business development.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings.
• Willingness to obtain necessary industry certifications and licenses.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission structure.
• Comprehensive training program to support sales success.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.
• A supportive team environment and marketing assistance.
• Sales incentives and rewards programs in beautiful Mossel Bay.