Customer Service Agent jobs in South Africa

People increasingly want to transact faster, on their terms, in fluid, and dynamic ways. Discovery Connect facilitates this need as a direct sales channel, leveraging the best of technology with the best in people.

We are often a client’s first impression of Discovery so we must have the best Discovery ambassadors in our team. At the forefront of client acquisition methodology, Discovery Connect continues to be one of the fastest-growing divisions in the group. Representing all product lines (including Discovery Bank) there is an opportunity for forward thinkers, innovators, and people who thrive on complexity in a growing business.

This position is based in the Discovery Connect Sales call centre, and reports to the sales team leader. The successful individual will be required to conduct Discovery Vitality telesales.

The successful individual will be required to perform on, but not limited to the following key outputs:

• Providing good quality service and good product knowledge to potential customers and Increase level of customer satisfaction.
• Achieving a daily sales target of 13 sales per day and increase revenue.
• Processing each application on system after closing of a sale.
• Good lead conversion rate

• Target Driven
• Team Player
• Goal orientated
• Self-motivated
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Adapt to change
• Persuasiveness
• Resilience/Tenacity
• Sound Time Management
• Self-managed
• Attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge
• Speak fluently (accent neutral) English/Afrikaans
• PC literacy, email, word, excel

• At least 1 – 2 years sales experience with outbound telesales environment
• Matric

• VAP’S Product experience
• Tertiary qualification

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.