Job Description
Insurance Sales Consultant Job. The Insurance Sales Consultant holds a pivotal role within the insurance industry, responsible for promoting and selling various insurance products and services to clients. With a keen understanding of insurance policies and coverage options, the Insurance Sales Consultant advises clients on suitable plans tailored to their needs and financial circumstances. Leveraging strong interpersonal skills, they cultivate relationships with prospective and existing clients, effectively communicating the value propositions of different insurance offerings.
Responsibilities of Insurance Sales Consultant Job
- Execute own work in accordance with the organizational values and code of ethics.
- Produce high-quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures and in accordance with compliance and governance standards.
- Work with enhanced processes and procedures to maintain operational efficiencies.
- Deliver work in an accurate manner to ensure consistent results.
- Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality
- Adhere to quality standards, turnaround times, and Company policies and procedures.
- Complete relevant administration, reporting, and updating of information accurately and on time.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales revenue and grow the organizational client base while containing costs.
- Maximize sales by selling packaged financial solutions to clients.
- Maintain specialized knowledge of all FirstRand-approved products, application procedures, fulfillment processes, and timelines to drive and achieve relevant sales targets.
- Maximise cross-selling opportunities.
- Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team.
- Contribute to cost efficiencies through responsible utilization of work-related resources.
- Achieve expected financial targets and uphold associated service levels.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Deliver customer service through adherence to quality service standards.
Requirements
- Proven experience in sales, preferably in the insurance industry.
- Strong understanding of various insurance products and services.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Proficiency in explaining complex insurance concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
- Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Familiarity with insurance regulations and compliance standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to continuously update knowledge of insurance industry trends and offerings.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field is preferred, but not always required.