Local Insurance Sales(BAE)
Job Description
Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 11/02/2026
We are looking for a highly driven Outbound Sales (BAE) to join our dynamic insurance sales team. This role is perfect for a results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, handles rejection well, and is motivated by high commissions.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience selling either long-term or short-term insurance products, with a proven track record of closing sales via cold calling.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct high-volume outbound cold calls to potential customers daily.
- Sell long-term insurance products confidently and compliantly.
- Use persuasive communication to convert leads into paying policyholders.
- Understand customer needs and recommend the most suitable insurance product.
- Achieve and exceed weekly and monthly sales targets.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activity.
- Follow all FAIS, FICA, and industry regulatory requirements.
- Uphold a professional, customer-focused approach on every call.
- Minimum 1 year of outbound insurance sales experience (short-term or long-term insurance required).
- Strong cold calling and objection-handling skills.
- Proven ability to close sales in a competitive environment.
- Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable with commission-only earning.
- Excellent communication skills - confident, clear, and persuasive.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage high call volumes.
- FAIS qualification (advantage).
- Must be compliant with all regulatory requirements or willing to become compliant.
You are confident, hungry for success, competitive, and thrive in a high-pressure, sales-driven environment. You enjoy building rapport quickly and can turn cold leads into warm customers. Most importantly, you are motivated by money and not afraid to pick up the phone and sell.
This is a commission-friendly role, ideal for someone who:
- Works best with high earning potential.
- Is motivated by performance-based income.
Top performers can earn significantly above market average through consistent sales.
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