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Retail Worksite Sales Specialist

Cape Town, South Africa

Disrupting digital life insurance.


At Simply, we’re not just a disruptive digital life insurance company — we’re on a mission to secure the financial futures of millions of South Africans. We do this by offering flexible, great-value life insurance products that are simple, accessible, and backed by powerful technology.


Our flagship products include:


  • Family Cover – life, disability, and funeral cover for individuals and their families
  • Staff Cover – group insurance for SMEs
  • Domestic Cover – protection for domestic workers, fully managed online by employers


We believe life is unpredictable — but insurance doesn’t have to be. 



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About the role


We’re searching for an energetic Long-Term Insurance Field Sales Consultant with solid sales background in long- or short-term insurance.


As a key sales representative within the worksite channel, you’ll play an active role in introducing our product to employees at their place of work. You will be responsible for identifying prospects, delivering impactful sales engagements, and following through to policy activation and retention.

What you'll be doing


Your primary focus will be to drive sales of our Family Cover product via stop-order. Your duties will include:

  • Engage face-to-face with employees at various worksites 
  • Promote and sell Simply’s Family Cover to individuals 
  • Generate your own leads and convert them into active clients 
  • Conduct on-site presentations and one-on-one consultations 
  • Process applications digitally using a tablet or laptop Meet and exceed weekly/monthly sales targets 
  • Monitor policy activation (first premium paid) and persistency

What we're looking for


Experience and qualifications
  • Matric certificate
  • ​RE5
  • Minimum 2-years insurance sales experience
  • Proven track record in consistently meeting/exceeding sales targets
  • Experience with Persal and stop order facilities is ideal


Sales and tech skills
  • Comfortable using a tablet or laptop to process sales digitally
  • Communication and writing 
  • Confidence in presenting
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Good fluency in English


Work style
  • Analytical thinking, strong organisational and time management skills
  • Proactive, adaptable and deadline-driven mindset
  • Self-motivated, team player with integrity, professionalism, and a customer-focused approach
  • Mobile and willing to travel 
  • Must be based in Cape Town

Must Have

  • Matric and RE5
  • Completed/Completing FSCA recognized qualification in line with DOFA
  • + 2 years insurance sales experience 
  • Track record of exceeding sales targets
  • Based in Cape Town
  • Access to private/public transport i.e. be easily mobile

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Persal/Stop order facilities
  • Additional languages
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Face-to-face digital sales
  • Promote Simply’s family cover
  • Generate and convert own leads
  • Conduct presentations and consultations
  • Exceed sales targets
  • Monitor policy activation

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.