Telesales Specialist

Afken Advisory Services; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the long-term insurance industry as a Telesales Consultant. The role involves making outbound calls, delivering sales pitches, and exceeding sales targets. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with strong communication skills, seeking a competitive package and growth opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary + commission

Supportive team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for career development

Modern offices in two great locations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in telesales or customer service.
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to potential customers.
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Record customer information accurately in the CRM system.

Skills

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Persuasion

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Experience in telesales, customer service, or similar role

Tools

CRM systems

Call center software

Job description

Exciting Opportunity !

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about customer service and driven by targets? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Telesales Consultant!

We are looking for motivated and results-driven Telesales Agents to join our team. You will be responsible for making outbound calls to potential and existing customers.

Position: Telesales Consultant

Locations: Fourways, Johannesburg OR Paarl, Western Cape

Industry: Long term Insurance

Type: Full-Time | Competitive Package | Growth Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Make outbound calls to prospective customers using provided leads or cold calling.
• Deliver scripted sales pitches and product/service information clearly and persuasively.
• Handle customer objections and answer questions effectively.
• Record customer information accurately in the CRM system.
• Follow up on leads and maintain contact with potential customers.
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Provide feedback on call trends, customer needs.
• Comply with quality standards, company policies, and Industry regulations.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in the Financial Planning industry advantageous
• Proven experience in telesales, customer service, or a similar role.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persuasive and negotiation abilities.
• Confident, self-motivated, and target-driven.
• Ability to handle rejections and maintain a positive attitude.
• Basic computer skills and experience with CRM systems or call center software.

What we offer:

• Competitive basic salary + commission
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for career development and internal growth
• Modern offices in two great locations