Life Insurance Telesales Consultant

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing is seeking an experienced Life Insurance Sales Consultant to join its telesales team in Gauteng on a contract basis. The role focuses on engaging customers, identifying needs, and delivering suitable life insurance solutions through outbound and inbound calls.

The ideal candidate has a proven life insurance sales track record, strong communication skills, and the ability to close sales while delivering a compliant and professional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Diploma in a related field are required.
• At least 12 months of Life Insurance experience.
• Proven sales experience in Life Insurance.
• Experience in telesales or contact centre sales.
• Track record of meeting sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers through inbound and/or outbound calls.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable life insurance solutions.
• Present and explain life insurance products and benefits.
• Build rapport and establish trust with customers.
• Handle questions, concerns and objections effectively.
• Apply sales and closing techniques to convert opportunities.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information.
• Ensure compliance with required processes and standards.
• Provide a professional customer experience throughout the sales journey.
• Participate in coaching, product training and performance-development initiatives.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Confident telephone manner

Strong sales and closing ability

Excellent objection-handling

Strong listening and needs analysis

Build rapport and credibility

Target and results driven

Resilient and able to handle rejection

Professional and customer-focused

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Matric

Diploma in related field

Job description

LIFE INSURANCE SALES CONSULTANT - TELESALES
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Gauteng

A leading financial services organisation is looking for experienced Life Insurance Sales Consultants to join its telesales team.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced insurance sales professional who is confident engaging with customers, identifying their needs and providing appropriate life insurance solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting sales opportunities while delivering a professional and compliant customer experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Diploma in related field
• Minimum 12 months' experience in Life Insurance
• Proven experience selling Life Insurance products
• Previous telesales or contact centre sales experience
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers through inbound and/or outbound calls.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable life insurance solutions.
• Present and explain life insurance products and benefits clearly.
• Build rapport and establish trust with customers.
• Handle customer questions, concerns and objections effectively.
• Apply effective sales and closing techniques to convert opportunities.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales information.
• Ensure all sales activities comply with required processes and standards.
• Provide a professional customer experience throughout the sales journey.
• Participate in coaching, product training and performance-development initiatives.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confident telephone manner
• Strong sales and closing ability
• Excellent objection-handling and negotiation skills
• Strong listening and customer needs analysis
• Ability to build rapport and establish credibility
• Target and results driven
• Resilient and able to handle rejection
• Professional and customer-focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

If you meet the above requirements and have proven Life Insurance sales experience,