Remote Insurance Sales Representative

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Insurance Sales Representative to join their fully remote team, serving clients across South Africa. You will connect with potential customers via phone and digital channels, identifying insurance needs and offering policy solutions, driving sales from a home office.

This role offers generous commissions, comprehensive training, health insurance, retirement savings, and growth opportunities within a leading insurance provider.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with rapport-building abilities.
• Self-disciplined and motivated to work independently in a remote setting.
• Proficiency with CRM software and virtual communication tools.
• Reliable internet connection and dedicated home office space.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and proactively contact potential clients through remote channels.
• Conduct needs analysis to understand client requirements for insurance coverage.
• Present and explain insurance products, highlighting benefits and features relevant to client needs.
• Process applications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up to ensure satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Remote work discipline

CRM proficiency

Video conferencing tools

Tools

CRM software

Video conferencing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a motivated and results-oriented Remote Insurance Sales Representative to join their fully remote team, based remotely but serving clients across South Africa. In this role, you will connect with potential customers via phone and digital channels, identifying their insurance needs and offering suitable policy solutions. Your primary focus will be on driving sales, meeting targets, and providing exceptional customer service from the comfort of your own home office. This is a prime opportunity for a dedicated sales professional who thrives in a virtual environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and is passionate about helping individuals and families secure the right insurance coverage, contributing to a fully distributed and agile workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads and proactively contact potential clients through various remote channels.
• Conduct needs analysis to understand client requirements for insurance coverage.
• Present and explain insurance products, highlighting benefits and features relevant to client needs.
• Process applications accurately and efficiently, ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Provide ongoing support and follow-up with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the insurance industry .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a persuasive and confident demeanor.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build rapport quickly.
• Self-disciplined and motivated to work independently in a remote setting .
• Proficiency with CRM software and virtual communication tools.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office space.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with generous commission and bonus structures.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing sales support.
• Health insurance benefits and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for career growth within a leading insurance provider.