Life Sales Advisor

OUTLife; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

OUTLife, the sales arm of OUTsurance, is seeking a driven sales advisor in Centurion. You will handle inbound calls, referrals and OUTbound leads, quoting clients and converting them into sales while meeting minimum quantity and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has Matric, FAIS accreditation, RE5 (preferred for older applicants) and at least two years in Life insurance. You will thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and contribute to a culture focused on excellent service

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is required.
• FAIS accreditation is essential.
• RE5 exam completion preferred for candidates with prior years in the industry.
• Minimum 2 years experience in the Life environment.

Responsibilities

• Convert lead/quotes to sales based on established quantity and quality targets.
• Inbound calls, referrals, and OUTbound leads to be quoted and closed.
• Maintain performance standards and contribute to revenue growth.

Skills

Selling skills

Resilience

Interpersonal & communication

Negotiations

Keyboard skills

Administration skills

Influencing

Practical learning

Computer literacy

Education

Matric or equivalent

FAIS accreditation

RE5 completed (preferred)

Job description

Company 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

• Minimum Matric qualification or equivalent qualification
• 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:

Competencies:

• 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
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Judgment/Problem solving
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Tolerance for stress

Skills:

• Selling skills
• Resilience
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiations
• Keyboard skills
• Administration skills
• Influencing
• Practical learning
• Computer literacy

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.