Outbound Insurance Sales Agent (Commission Plus Basic)

How2Apply Talent Network
George, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 10 hours ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales
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Job Description

You'll sell cover that families really use, from an insurance telesales floor in George. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: George, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

  • Treat clients fairly under TCF rules and never oversell.
  • Visit clients at home or work for field advice appointments.
  • Call warm leads from the dialler and qualify them in the first minute.
  • Track daily sales, conversions and lapse rates on the team board.
  • Do a needs analysis and match the client to the right product.
  • Keep your record of advice complete for compliance audits.
  • Read the FAIS disclosures and record client consent on every call.

Must-haves

  • You are comfortable earning a large part of your pay in commission
  • FAIS fit and proper: clean credit and criminal record
  • Six months or more of sales, telesales or call centre work
  • RE5 passed, or willing to write it within the first year

Nice if you have

  • A qualification such as a Higher Certificate in Financial Planning
  • Completed class of business training for short-term or long-term insurance
  • An existing client book (for field roles)

What's in it for you

  • Medical aid and group life cover once permanent
  • RE5 exam fees and study material paid
  • Basic salary plus uncapped commission

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in George really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, your RE5 result letter and FSCA class-of-business proof plus consent form for credit and criminal checks.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around George.

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Before you hit apply

  • Read up on the product line (funeral, short-term or life) so you can talk about it in the interview.
  • If you have passed RE5, say so in your headline; it is the first filter in most financial sales ads.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGeorge, Western Cape
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Experience3+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date3 November 2026
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