Insurance Sales Specialist

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Team incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Insurance Sales Specialist to join their Durban team. You will engage with potential clients, assess their needs, and propose tailored life, health, property, and casualty insurance solutions while delivering exceptional client service.

You will build relationships, process applications with accuracy, and strive to meet or exceed sales targets with uncapped commission. A company vehicle and fuel allowance are provided as part of a dynamic, supportive office

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products (life, health, property, casualty).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with resilience and results‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Relevant industry licenses or certifications are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through networking and referrals.
• Conduct needs analyses to recommend suitable policies.
• Present and explain insurance products and coverages clearly.
• Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships.
• Process new business applications accurately with admin support.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Client rapport

Resilience

Education

Insurance license

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven and client-focused Insurance Sales Specialist to join their established team in Durban. This role is integral to expanding the company's client base and driving revenue growth by offering tailored insurance solutions. You will engage with potential clients, understand their unique needs, and provide expert advice on the best insurance products to meet their requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who is passionate about helping others protect their assets and futures, working in a vibrant city known for its bustling commercial activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities through networking, lead generation, and client referrals.
• Conduct comprehensive needs analyses with prospective clients to recommend suitable insurance policies.
• Present and explain complex insurance products and coverage options clearly and persuasively.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and retention.
• Process new business applications accurately and efficiently, coordinating with administrative support.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets and performance objectives.

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales, preferably within the insurance sector or a related financial services field.
• Excellent understanding of various insurance products (e.g., life, health, property, casualty).
• Strong persuasive communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach and a high degree of resilience.
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Relevant industry licenses or certifications are a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Attractive base salary plus uncapped commission structure providing significant earning potential.
• Dedicated sales support and ongoing product training.
• Opportunities for career progression to leadership roles within the sales division.
• Provision of a company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• A dynamic and supportive office environment with regular team incentives.