Junior Insurance Sales Agent

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Sales training

Career progression

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Insurance Sales Agent in Centurion to join its growing team. The role offers an entry-level pathway into insurance sales with comprehensive training across life, health, and short-term lines.

You will learn client consultation, needs analysis and closing techniques in a supportive environment. Key responsibilities include engaging prospects, analyzing needs, and building lasting client relationships while driving towards targets.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and persuasion skills.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn new software systems.
• Desire to learn about insurance industry and sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with potential clients to identify insurance needs and recommend products.
• Conduct needs analyses and explain policy features, benefits and costs.
• Build and maintain relationships, delivering excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
• Process applications accurately and collect required documentation.
• Aim to meet and exceed individual and team sales targets.
• Stay updated on product knowledge and industry developments through training.

Skills

Communication

Persuasion

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Learning agility

Education

High school diploma

Sales/marketing qualification 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 .