Outbound Telesales Consultant

Standard Bank Group; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Standard Bank Group is seeking a results-driven telesales professional to drive outbound sales of Funeral Plans and Life Insurance within Personal Banking. This 12-month fixed-term role focuses on identifying client protection needs, advising on suitable insurance solutions and achieving sales targets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a relevant banking qualification, FAIS familiarity, and at least 12 months in target-driven outbound sales, with strong client

Qualifikationen

• 12 months' continuous experience in a target-driven telesales or outbound sales environment.
• Experience engaging clients telephonically and promoting products or services.
• Basic understanding of FAIS and insurance products (funeral plans and life insurance) would be advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Proactively sell and cross-sell Funeral Plans and Life Insurance products through outbound telesales and virtual client engagement.
• Identify client insurance and protection needs through effective questioning and needs-based conversations.
• Execute outbound sales campaigns and convert opportunities into sales.
• Clearly explain product features, benefits, premiums and policy conditions.
• Accurately capture and process insurance applications and maintain client records in line with FAIS and regulatory requirements.

Kenntnisse

Outbound telesales

Cross-selling

Client engagement

Needs-based selling

Sales targets

Objection handling

Ausbildung

National Certificate in Banking (NQF 5)

FAIS Fit and Proper requirements

Tools

CRM systems

Jobbeschreibung

• Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities - plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To drive sales growth of Funeral Plans and Life Insurance within Personal Banking through proactive outbound telesales and virtual client engagement. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract focused on identifying client protection needs, converting sales opportunities into appropriate insurance solutions and consistently achieving defined sales and cross-sell targets, while delivering a positive client experience and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively sell and cross-sell Funeral Plans and Life Insurance products through outbound telesales and virtual client engagement.
• Identify client insurance and protection needs through effective questioning, product recommendations and needs-based sales conversations.
• Execute outbound sales campaigns, engage prospective and existing clients and convert opportunities into successful insurance sales.
• Clearly explain insurance product features, benefits, premiums and policy conditions, ensuring clients make informed decisions.
• Accurately capture and process insurance applications, maintain client records and track sales performance in line with FAIS, compliance and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Banking (NQF 5), FAIS-recognised, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Must meet the applicable FAIS Fit and Proper requirements for the role.
• Minimum of 12 months' continuous experience in a target-driven telesales or outbound sales environment, preferably within banking, insurance or financial services.
• Experience engaging clients telephonically, identifying sales opportunities and promoting products or services.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve sales targets, handle objections and convert client conversations into successful sales.
• Basic understanding of insurance products, particularly Funeral Plans and Life Insurance, would be advantageous.
• Experience working with sales targets, conversion rates, customer relationship management systems and sales reporting.
• Checking Things
• Developing Expertise
• Banking Processes & Procedures
• Client Acceptance & Review
• Processing & Product Knowledge (Consumer Banking)