Career Options Africa Ltd is seeking to recruit experienced Sales Representatives for a commission-based role. The positions involve managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to policy issuance, with a focus on financial services or insurance products. The role requires professionals who can assess client needs, build lasting relationships, and maintain high ethical standards while meeting performance targets.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Business Development: Proactively identify and develop new business prospects to achieve company growth targets.
Daily Operations: Efficiently manage day-to-day sales activities and client pipelines.
Client Assessment: Evaluate clients' financial needs, goals, and risk tolerance to provide appropriate solutions.
Reporting: Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly progress reports regarding sales activities and targets.
Relationship Management: Focus on relationship building to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
Policy Oversight: Supervise and monitor the formal issuance process for all policies sold.
Portfolio Analysis: Regularly analyze clients' financial portfolios and associated risks to provide ongoing value.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education: A Diploma in any business-related field. Professionals with backgrounds in teaching, medical supply sales, or nursing are also encouraged to apply.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of practical work experience in a professional environment.
Age: Candidates must be at least 30 years of age or older.
Industry Knowledge: Possession of relevant industry qualifications and a background in Business Development, Sales, Marketing, or Retail.
Soft Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, high confidentiality, and strong organizational abilities.
Core Competencies: Must exhibit integrity, ethical responsibility, maturity, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Teamwork: A result-oriented team player with significant self-drive and interpersonal skills.