Retail Volume Sales Consultant - JHB at AON

What the day will look like

• Executes client needs analyses to establish insurance requirements.
• Prepares and processes quotes on the relevant systems as required.
• Provides professional and accurate advice in respect of cover, exclusions, terms and conditions, ensuring clients are advised of any underwriting requirements relating to the policy.
• Negotiates cover and rates with insurers on behalf of clients.
• Responsible for generating new business according to set targets.
• Achieving leads to sales conversion in line with business objectives
• Ensures that proposals are accurately completed and follows up on outstanding documentation.
• Follows up on quotes already produced and not yet accepted by clients.
• Builds a long-term and profitable client base.
• Responsible for producing weekly and monthly operating/ sales reports.
• Supports and actively participates and contributes towards team initiatives and any new divisional or branch strategies.
• Remains current with market trends within the insurance industry and is aware of competitors’ products/ offerings.
• Adheres to the minimum operating standards.

How this opportunity is different

• As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself. We honestly believe that our culture is different, with authentic and inquisitive individuals who each bring something distinctiveto our team. Be you, be unique with us.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications.

• A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferable.
• Must be registered as a representative with the FSCA in terms of the FAIS Act
• Minimum commercial FAIS credits
• Must be registered as a licentiate with the IISA (or studying towards)
• Successfully completed Regulatory Exam.

Knowledge.

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of policy wordings
• Computer literacy with advanced know-how in respect of MS Word and Excel.
• An extensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets
• An in-depth strategic knowledge of industry and business strategies and company goals.

Experience.

• Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar or related role.