Sales Broker Consultant, Gauteng

FA News; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

FA News, Gauteng-based, seeks a driven sales professional to grow the business insurance portfolio by building a book of short-term insurance. The role focuses on selling personal lines and Commercial lines through direct prospecting and canvassing.

You will work both independently and as part of a team, utilizing communication, negotiation and presentation skills to generate new business. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required, with FAIS qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Matric or NSC completed
• Own reliable vehicle with uninterrupted access to the vehicle
• Code B driver's license
• 3 years external sales experience in a face-to-face selling environment
• Experience in lead generation, cold calling, relationship management and opening doors
• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (depending on DOFA)
• RE5 (depending on DOFA)

Responsibilities

• Grow and develop the business insurance portfolio by building a book of short-term insurance.
• Sell personal lines and Commercial lines through prospecting and canvassing for new business.
• Lead generation, cold calling and relationship management to open doors.
• Balance independent work with teamwork, providing and receiving feedback.

Skills

Self-starter

Entrepreneur mindset

Strong business acumen

Communication

Analytical skills

Team supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Presentation & facilitation

Resilience

Flexibility

Influential communicator

Creative thinking

Discretion

Education

Matric / National Senior Certificate

Job description

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.

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

Requirements

• Completed Matric or National Senior Certificate
• Must have your own reliable vehicle with uninterrupted access to the vehicle
• Valid code B driver's license
• 3 years of external sales experience in a face-to-face selling environment
• Experience in lead generation, cold calling, relationship management and opening door

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)