Telesure Jobs Durban – Business Sales Representative

Job Description:

Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial service providers. Our portfolio includes shortterm insurers, a long-term insurer, health insurance as well as an insurance and personal finance comparison platform. Our origins date back to 1 June 1985, and we have since grown into a group of subsidiaries that includes some of South Africa’s most loved and recognisable brands. We exist to continuously find better ways to give people peace of mind, whether it is to protect what they own, their loved ones or their greater ambitions and life plans. We bring customer-focused innovation and service excellence to the financial services industry. We’re an undivided team who believe in leading through technology and pushing past their limits. TIH is owned by BHL (SA) Holdings Limited. BHL has a vast global footprint.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Business Sales Representative develops relationships with customers to enable growth within the Business Insurance channel. Alongside meeting the required metrics set out by business, this role will be able to quote, sell and underwrite in accordance with business requirement
• Monitor and assess sales and market data for a specific geographic region that will assist management in identifying areas in the market where business can be developed
• Set clear objectives for each sales call or meeting; use standard materials to make a presentation to the customer; and ask relevant questions to evaluate the customer’s level of interest and to identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.
• Identify the products or services that best meet the customer’s stated needs, use personal expertise to propose quantities and product configurations, explain the selection to the customer, and invite the customer to make a purchase at the standard price/terms and conditions of sale. Negotiate agreement with the customer and internally with commercial colleagues to ensure that customer requirements are met.
• Identify potential customers by obtaining information, referrals, and recommendations from existing customers and other contacts and/or through participation in trade shows and conferences.
• Prioritise own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12/SAQA Accredited (Essential); RE compliant (Advantageous); 150 FAIS
• Commercial Credits (Advantageous); Relevant 3 year degree or diploma in relevant field (Advantageous)
• 1 – 3 years commercial experience (Essential); Experience in Financial Services Industry (Advantageous)
• SAQA Accredited Equivalent – It is the onus of the applicant to provide TIH and its subsidiaries with certified evidence that their qualification(s) meet the equivalent NQF level required for this role at time of application. As a registered Financial Service Provider, we are mandated to ensure that all our representatives are and remain fit and proper at all times. By applying for this role, you consent to having your relevant qualification and or accreditation or confirm that you are working towards meeting the competency requirements.
• You further consent to the relevant information being verified.

Job Details:

Company: Telesure Investment Holdings – TIH

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Durban

Application Deadline: N/A

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