Insurance Sales Representative

The Sales Representative is required to explain various insurance policies and products to potential and existing clients; guides clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs. Suggests modifications and updates to clients existing insurance policies.

Job Title: Insurance Sales Representative

The Sales Representative is required to explain various insurance policies and products to potential and existing clients; guides clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs. Suggests modifications and updates to clients existing insurance policies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research and source potential clients and build long-term relationships
• Persuade prospective clients to engage in a meeting to discuss insurance products
• Complete financial needs analyses
• Advise clients on the insurance policies that best suit their needs
• Customize insurance programs to suit individual clients
• Deliver approved policies to new clients and explain benefits and risks of the policy
• Re-assess the policy needs of existing clients after life-changing events
• Fill-out and submit applications, issue quotes, maintain client records and prepare reports
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices
• Knowledge of financial planning and investment strategies is an asset
• Encourage clients to invest in their financial future
• Knowledge of Prospecting, selling and closing

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five (5) CXC subjects, including Mathematics and English Language
• A minimum of one to two (1-2) years sales experience will be an asset
• Possess a certificate of good character

Job Requirements

• Must have a laptop
• Must have a vehicle or access to a working vehicle

Competencies Required:

• Effective sales, presentation and customer service skills
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships.
• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Must be trainable, reliable and have a winning attitude.
• Be socially mobile, with good personality and aptitude.
• Must be self-motivated, stable and strive of excellence
• Analytical thinking skills and the ability to assess clients’ needs
• Good organization and time management skills

Salary is commissioned based