Funeral Cover Sales Consultant (RE5)

Talking money and risk takes trust; at this funeral cover call centre in Pinetown you'll build it call by call. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

You'll report in Pinetown. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Explain waiting periods, exclusions and premiums in plain terms.
• Treat clients fairly under TCF rules and never oversell.
• Do a needs analysis and match the client to the right product.
• Save policies when clients call to cancel.
• Call warm leads from the dialler and qualify them in the first minute.
• Keep your record of advice complete for compliance audits.
• Follow up on quotes sent and chase missing documents.

• RE5 passed, or willing to write it within the first year
• Six months or more of sales, telesales or call centre work
• You are comfortable earning a large part of your pay in commission
• Matric, including Maths or Maths Literacy

• A qualification such as a Higher Certificate in Financial Planning
• Completed class of business training for short-term or long-term insurance

• Monthly sales competitions with cash prizes
• RE5 exam fees and study material paid
• Medical aid and group life cover once permanent
• CPD hours logged and funded

• Read up on the product line (funeral, short-term or life) so you can talk about it in the interview.
• Check your credit record before you apply, because a judgment or default will stop your FAIS appointment.