A dynamic Insurance Company based in Pretoria is looking to appoint a Sales & Relationship Manager in Gauteng to market Credit Life Insurance and other insurance related products in South Africa to Debt Counsellors (DC’s).

Role and Responsibilities:

Sales/Marketing: Market credit protect credit life insurance and other insurance related products to dc's in the Gauteng. Contact and schedule appointments with dc owners / managers. Conclude signing-up of referral agreements with new dc’s. Maintain good relationships with dc’s to ensure maximum sign-up of dc clients on dc credit protect’s credit life insurance and related products. Travelling extensively.

Personal Effectiveness: Accountable for service delivery through own efforts. Responsible for prioritising and scheduling tasks and output quality. Accept and live the company values. Obtain the necessary training and qualifications. Doing continuous research in order to be familiar with competitors, their strengths & weaknesses and new / changing related legislation in the industry.

Relationship Building: Build and maintain long-term sustainable relationships with Debt Counsellors. Convince Debt Counsellors to sell products and services to their clients. Convince Debt Counsellors to transfer existing Credit Life Insurance portfolios to new offer. Going the extra mile to ensure that sound relationships are maintained.

Training of Debt Counsellors staff: In partnership with the Training Consultant perform continuous product and systems training to the Debt Counsellors’ staff.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Grade 12 / Matric; RE5 will be advantageous
Preferred Skills
· Excel – high proficiency

· In-depth understanding of entire Microsoft Office suite

· High level of computer literacy is essential.
Additional Notes
· At least 5 years’ experience in Sales (preferably in the insurance industry) with a successful track record.

· Must have a valid driver’s license.

· Must have own transport.

· Target driven & self-motivated.

· Excellent time management skills – must be able to meet deadlines

· Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
Professional level verbal and written communication skills

A market related salary with an excellent incentive scheme is on offer.