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Retail Sales Consultant

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 Sales Consultant with solid sales background in long- or short-term insurance.


In this role, you’ll be driving sales, building connections, and helping our clients get the cover they need. Being proficient in English and another South African like Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa is a must.

What you'll be doing


Your primary focus will be to drive sales of our Family Cover and Domestic cover products. 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 the Simply product to your own leads and leads generated by Simply’s marketing team.
  • Building lasting relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, retention, and referrals.
  • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction to improve the customer value proposition

What we're looking for


Experience and qualifications
  • Matric certificate
  • ​RE5
  • Minimum 2-years insurance sales experience
  • Proven track record in meeting sales targets
  • Contact centre experience is advantageous

Sales and tech skills
  • Telephonic sales, cold calling
  • Clear communication and writing
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Good fluency in English and another SA language


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.

Must Have

  • Matric 
  • Completed/Completing FSCA recognized qualification in line with DOFA
  • Minimum 2 years industry experience
  • Track record of exceeding sales targets
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
  • Based in Cape Town
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and customer-focused

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales of Family and Domestic Cover products
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets
  • Generate and convert own leads
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery

Nice to Have

  • RE5
  • Contact center sales experience
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Experience with telephonic or cold calling sales

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.