Outsurance Broker

Outsurance Holdings Company Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the South African insurance sector is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as a Broker. This exciting role involves growing and developing the business insurance portfolio through proactive sales strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong entrepreneurial mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on personal and commercial lines, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a vibrant and inclusive company culture. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Great Rewards and Recognition programs

Medical Aid

Pension fund

Group life and Disability benefits

Employee wellness programs

Wi-Fi on campus

Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app

Growth opportunities

Volunteer program

Qualifications

• 3 years of external sales experience in a face-to-face selling environment.
• Must have a valid code B driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the business insurance portfolio by building a book of short-term insurance.
• Sell personal and commercial lines by prospecting for new business sales.

Skills

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Resilience

Creative Thinking

Education

Matric or National Senior Certificate

FAIS credits / Full Insurance Qualifications

Job description

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 25 years.

As leaders in the field, we're always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values. Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise.

If you're keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of 'fun', this could be the career opportunity you've been looking for. What do you get OUT? OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since.

Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT. We offer our employees:

1. A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
2. Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
3. Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension fund, Group life and Disability benefits).
4. Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skills and promote values-driven leaders from within).
5. Wi-Fi on campus and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app.
6. Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
7. A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT volunteer program) and much more…

Job Description

Role Overview

Our business product offering has grown significantly over the years which has led to the development of the OUTsurance Broker Tied Agent Model. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for growing and developing the business insurance portfolio by building a book of short-term insurance.

The individual will sell personal lines and Commercial lines by prospecting and canvassing for new business sales.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Self-starter and entrepreneur mindset.
2. Strong Business Acumen.
3. Communication (verbal and written) in English.
4. Analytical, Numerical & mathematical skills.
5. Team supervisory skills.
6. Confident and enthusiastic self-starter who can take initiative.
7. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team - balances team and individual responsibility, provides and accepts feedback.
8. Problem-solving skills.
9. Relationship management skills.
10. Presentation and facilitation skills.
11. Resilience - Ability to work well under pressure in dynamic environment.
12. Flexible and adaptable.
13. Influential, concise, rational and practical communicator.
14. Creative flair and innovative thinker.
15. Discretion, judgment and high levels of trust.

Qualifications:

1. General: Completed Matric or National Senior Certificate.
2. Must have your own reliable vehicle with uninterrupted access to the vehicle.
3. Valid code B driver's license.
4. 3 years of external sales experience in a face-to-face selling environment.
5. Experience in lead generation, cold calling, relationship management and opening doors.
6. Should you have previous experience as a FAIS representative the following is non-negotiable: FAIS credits / Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on Dofa) RE5 (depending on Dofa).

Additional Information:

The OUTsurance Broker will report directly to the OUTsurance Broker Regional Manager and will work closely with the wider Commercial team. 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. 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.