Life Sales Advisor

OUTsurance SA; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OUTsurance is a customer-centric financial services company based in South Africa. We seek an OUTlife Sales Advisor to convert inbound and outbound leads into sales, meeting quantity and quality targets while upholding FAIS standards.

The ideal candidate has FAIS accreditation, RE5 completed (preferred for those with pre-2010 experience), and at least 2 years in life insurance. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, performance-driven culture that values service and integrity.

Qualifications

• FAIS accreditation is essential (FAIS compliant).
• Applicants with FAIS Regulatory Exams (RE5) completed receive preference (pre-2010).
• Minimum 2 years experience in the Life environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Convert lead/quotes to sales in terms of minimum quantity and quality targets.
• Quote clients and convert inbound/ referral/ outbound leads into sales.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiations

Resilience

Practical learning

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Initiative

Adaptability

Integrity

Stress tolerance

Education

FAIS accreditation

RE5 completed

Job description

OUTsurance is a customer-centric financial services company with a global foot print. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

Job Description

The OUTlife Sales department is responsible for quoting clients as a result of Inbound calls, referrals or an OUTbound function and converting these leads into sales in terms of the quality and quantity criteria in place. The successful sales advisor needs to be a strong sales person with excellent change agent and adaptability skills.

Convert lead/quotes to sales in terms of the minimum quantity and quality targets that are in place.

Qualifications

• FAIS accreditation is essential (FAIS compliant)
• Applicants that have been working in the financial services industry prior to December 2010, preference will be given to applicants with their FAIS Regulatory Exams (RE5) completed.
• Minimum 2Years experiencein the Lifeenvironment is essential

Additional Information

Required Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Attention to detail/Quality oriented
• Deadline and results oriented/Work standards
• Initiative
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the job and the company
• Effective at planning and organisation/Work management
• Judgment/Problem solving
• Integrity
• Tolerance for stress

Skills:

• Resilience
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiations
• Practical learning

Additional Information:

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of awesome service, dynamic, honest, human, passionate and recognition. The culture & success of the company is based on performance, the ideal candidate must therefore be prepared to work in a stressful & deadline orientated environment. Candidate will be remunerated on a performance based salary system

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.

At OUTsurance our value of HUMAN is more than just a poster on the wall. It’s a key part of our culture and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from persons with disabilities. In support of our Employment Equity objectives, we strive to create equal opportunities for all and also welcome candidates from designated groups who meet the role requirements.