Sales & Marketing

Sales Agent

HR Genie·South Africa, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Sales & Marketingentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes 8 Feb 2027

At Smollan, we're on an evolutionary journey where we're shifting our story. We're looking for truly unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. Where our people are cared for, happy and inspired in building an extraordinary place to work. Job Purpose: We are seeking skilled Sales Agents with a background in long-term insurance to drive a new campaign. If you are a target-driven professional who excels at understanding customer needs and providing honest, helpful solutions, we want to hear from you. In this role, you'll not only sell products but also ensure every customer interaction is meaningful. You will meet and exceed sales targets, identify cross-sell opportunities, and maintain full compliance with all legislative requirements (FAIS, TCF) while consistently providing an outstanding customer experience. Duties & Responsibilities: Sales: Sell products/services, update databases, conduct market research, provide detailed product/service information, reach sales targets, adhere to standards and guidelines, and prospect for new clients. Customer Handling: Deal with all queries relating to product information, build customer relationships by promoting the brand and its products, and appropriately escalate complaints. Administration: Diligently and precisely capture information, generate daily/weekly/monthly productivity reports, accurately disposition call outcomes, and escalate queries/complaints timeously. Skills and Competencies Required: Organisational commitment Teamwork & collaboration Relationship building Agility Performance/Targets and results-driven Continuous growth & improvement Resilience & stress management Service excellence Analysis & problem-solving Planning & prioritisation Quality & detail excellence Communication Education & Training Qualifications: Matric Clear ITC and Clear Criminal Record NQF 5 FAIS 120 credits (preferred)

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Company

HR Genie

Location

South Africa, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

February 8, 2027

Created

November 10, 2026

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