Junior Insurance Sales Agent

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Sales training

Career progression

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Insurance Sales Agent in Centurion. This entry-level role focuses on helping clients choose life, health and short-term insurance products, with training on needs analysis and closing techniques.

You will engage potential clients, conduct needs assessments, explain policy features and pricing, and build lasting relationships while working with a supportive team in a busy Gauteng sales environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; sales or marketing degree is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills.
• Desire to learn about the insurance industry and sales techniques.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn new software systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with potential clients to identify insurance needs and recommend products.
• Conduct detailed needs analyses and explain policy features, benefits and costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and provide excellent service.
• Process applications accurately and collect necessary documentation.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets consistently.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry developments through training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Persuasion

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in sales or marketing (advantageous)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Insurance Sales Agent to join their growing team in Centurion . This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career in insurance sales, focusing on helping clients find the right insurance products to meet their needs. You will be trained on various insurance lines, including life, health, and short-term insurance, and will develop skills in client consultation, needs analysis, and closing sales. This role is perfect for a driven individual eager to learn and succeed in the dynamic Gauteng sales environment, contributing to client satisfaction and company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with potential clients to identify their insurance needs and recommend suitable products.
• Conduct detailed needs analyses and provide clear explanations of policy features, benefits, and costs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
• Process applications accurately and efficiently, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected.
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets on a consistent basis.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry developments through ongoing training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a tertiary qualification in sales or marketing is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• A strong desire to learn about the insurance industry and sales techniques.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn new software systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Comprehensive sales training and mentorship program.
• Opportunities for career progression within the company.
• Medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• A flexible, remote-friendly work arrangement based out of Centurion .