BotswanaPost seeks to deliver sustainable innovative business growth through people excellence and a commitment to provide exceptional customer experience whilst continuously building a high performance and people-centered company that is fit to serve and fit to grow. The company through its subsidiary, PosoInsure invites suitably qualified, innovative, results-orientated, resilient and selfdriven individuals to apply for the positions described below and join a team of professionals to drive service excellence.
DIRECT SALES AGENTS-INSURANCE – BPS 33/2/3 Vol.1 (41)
JOB SUMMARY
The Direct Sales Agents will play a critical role in driving the growth of the business by directly engaging with potential clients to sell a variety of Insurance products. This requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for sales and customer service, offering tailored insurance solutions by identifying the clients’ needs and achieving and exceeding sales targets.
The position directly reports to Business Development Manager – Insurance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identifying potential customers’ through various channels (cold calling, referrals and networking)
• Contribute in the development of the business products and organisational strategies
• Effectively presenting Insurance products and their benefits to potential customers
• Negotiate and close deals ensuring customer satisfaction and retention
• Identify and build relationships with key strategic partners
• Stay updated on Insurance products, industry trends and Company policies.
• Identify key requisites for solution to be profitable
• Provide guidance and specialist input to business development and product development on new thinking, industry trends future idea viability
• Tracking sales performance, generating reports and analysing sales data.
• Ensure adherence to Insurance regulations and Company compliance standards
• Develop and manage relationships with key strategic stakeholders across the business
• Deliver approved policies to new clients and explain benefits and risks of the policy
• Fill-out and submit applications, issues quote, maintain client records and prepare reports
• Update and maintain client KYC compliance
QUALIFICATIONS
• Diploma in Sales Or Marketing
• Certificate of Proficiency in Long and short term Insurance
EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience with strong background in sales and negotiation centred around Insurance products.
COMPETENCIES
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization, time management, and coordination skills
• Presentation skills and high business acumen
• Innovativeness
• In depth understanding of competitor environment
• Persuasive and convincing
• Ability to use reporting tools
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Remuneration for Direct Sales Agents is Commission based only.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply by enclosing an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified certificates and Omang/ID to:
Chief Human Capital Officer
BotswanaPost
P.O. Box 100
Gaborone
OR email a complete application to: recruitment@botswanapost.co.bw clearly stating the position applied in the subject box.
All applications must be submitted on or before 29th November 2024.
NOTE: PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY CONTACT SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES.