About the role
We’re searching for an energetic Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist with solid sales background in long- or short-term insurance.
As an experienced salesperson, you’ll be driving sales, building connections, and helping our clients get the coverage they need. You’ll be at the forefront of our mission to provide innovative employee insurance solutions. Being proficient in English and Afrikaans is a must.
What you'll be doing
Your primary focus will be to drive sales of our Simply Staff Cover product. Your duties will include:
- Developing and executing effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and expand the client base
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities via your own networks and online platforms
- Marketing Simply products to both your own leads and those generated by our marketing team
- Selling the Employee Staff Cover product via our broker portal – providing follow up and support as required.
- Building and maintaining lasting relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, retention, and referrals
- Meeting with prospects as requested, in person and other channels such as Teams and Zoom etc.
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction to improve the customer value proposition
- Staying adaptable as responsibilities evolve with the company’s growth
What we're looking for
Experience and Qualifications
- Matric certificate
- RE5
- Undergraduate degree/diploma is advantageous
- Minimum 1-year long/short-term insurance sales experience
- Proven track record in meeting sales targets
- Business-to-business selling experience is essential
- Good fluency in English and Afrikaans
Sales and Tech Skills
- Proficient in CRM systems, MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn for networking and sales
- Skilled in sourcing leads independently and leveraging various channels to build a robust pipeline
Work Style
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Customer-focused with strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills
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High sense of urgency and accountability; delivers results consistently
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Resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated team player with integrity and professionalism
Key Competencies and Additional Requirements
- Proactive, deadline-driven mindset
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to own reliable transport
Must Have
- Matric and RE5
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Fluency in English
- 1 Year recent insurance sales experience
- B2B sales experience
- Tech-savvy
- Based in Cape Town
Nice to Have
- Additional languages
- Valid driver’s license and access to own reliable transport
Responsibilities
- Contact-center sales strategy and execution
- Lead generation and client acquisition
- High-value deal closing
- Exceed sales targets
- Collaborative
What we offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company. The culture at Simply is great and offers desirable work life balance.
Salary
Competitive, market related
Uncapped commission that rewards performance
Security, peace of mind
Life, disability & family funeral cover
Employee wellness
Great culture
Supportive & dynamic environment
Psychological safety
Leave
20 days annual leave
A note on diversity
Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, particularly to meet our employment equity targets in alignment with our commitment to BEE objectives.