Job Vacancies at Dis-Chem Life

Purpose of the Role:

• The Lead Warmer plays a crucial role in Dis-Chem Life’s customer acquisition engine by ensuring every lead is engaged, qualified, and transitioned to the sales team with accuracy, speed, and professionalism.
• This role sets the tone for the customer’s first experience with Dis-Chem Life, building trust, uncovering needs, and ensuring each potential client receives exceptional, human-centred engagement from the very beginning.

Role Summary

• The Lead Warmer is responsible for contacting new leads, establishing rapport, conducting needs-based pre-qualification, and routing high-quality leads to the sales team. This role requires strong communication skills, disciplined call routines, accurate data capture, and the ability to engage customers confidently while representing the Dis-Chem Life brand.
• The successful candidate will be energetic, professional, organised, and driven by meaningful customer engagement. This role thrives in a fast-paced environment, requires resilience and a positive attitude, and demands someone who can manage high volumes without compromising quality. Success is measured by contact rate, quality of lead notes, pre-qualification accuracy, professionalism in customer interaction, and overall contribution to conversion.

Benefits:

• Purpose-led role that plays a direct part in helping families protect their futures.
• Supportive, high-energy team environment with coaching and development.
• Opportunities to build strong customer engagement and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Engagement and Pre-Qualification

• Contact all new leads within defined SLA timeframes (speed-to-lead).
• Engage customers using warm, professional, and needs-focused conversation.
• Pre-qualify customers using a structured framework to assess interest, need, and eligibility.
• Accurately capture all customer information and conversation notes into our system.
• Identify high-potential leads and transfer/escalate them
• Ensure every customer receives an excellent first impression of Dis-Chem Life.

Data Accuracy and Systems Management

• Update lead statuses in real time to support forecasting and pipeline management.
• Ensure accurate call outcomes and complete, quality notes on every record.
• Identify duplicate, invalid, or incomplete leads and flag them
• Maintain data integrity and follow all internal processes and controls.

Customer Experience

• Handle queries with patience, empathy, and clear communication.
• Provide accurate information about Dis-Chem Life products and processes.
• Demonstrate professionalism in every interaction
• Manage objections gracefully and uphold the brand standard at all times.

Performance and Operational Discipline

• Meet daily/weekly call targets, contact rate expectations, and lead progression KPIs.
• Follow structured call flows while still delivering a warm, human experience.

Compliance

• Operate within FAIS, Treating Customers Fairly (TCF), and internal compliance guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information and uphold data protection standards.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and active listening skills.
• Warm, engaging phone presence.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability.
• Resilience and ability to bounce back in high-volume environments.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle objections professionally.
• Consistency, discipline, and reliability.
• Driven by targets, quality, and customer experience.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-driven attitude.

Skills and Experience:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a call centre, sales support, customer service, or telesales role.
• Experience in life insurance, financial services, or a lead generation environment advantageous.
• Comfortable working with CRMs, call centre systems, or lead management tools.
• Strong typing, data capturing accuracy, and administrative discipline.
• Experience working with targets and structured processes.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
• Clear Criminal and Credit Record (essential).
• FAIS Fit & Proper status advantageous but not required.

Closing Date 06 November 2026

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Purpose of the Role

• To wow our customers at every interaction by delivering exceptional, needs-based product sales over the phone. As a Call Centre Sales Agent, you will be the first touchpoint for potential clients, building trust quickly, identifying needs, and matching customers with the right Dis-Chem Life products.
• Your goal is to create a professional, seamless, and customer-first sales experience that drives revenue, builds loyalty, and positions Dis-Chem Life as a trusted, high-integrity provider in the market.

Role Summary

• This is a high-volume, high-energy sales role for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced call centre environment. You wil work with warm and cold leads, guiding customers through our simple product sign-up process, handling objections, and closing deals with confidence.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission for top performers
• Exclusive leads from the Dis-Chem Life database and partners
• Paid training and continuous sales development
• Supportive, energetic team culture focused on results and recognition
• Opportunity for internal growth within Dis-Chem Life
• A performance-driven, team-focused environment that rewards results

Key Responsibilities

• Sell Dis-Chem Life products to customers via inbound and outbound calls
• Build rapport quickly, identify customer needs, and recommend suitable solutions
• Handle objections effectively and close sales confidently
• Achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales KPIs
• Keep detailed, accurate records of customer interactions on CRM systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant sales, regulatory, and company processes
• Represent Dis-Chem Life with professionalism and customer-first focus at all times

Soft Skills

• Confident communicator with a persuasive and engaging phone manner
• Target-driven and highly motivated by sales incentives
• Empathetic listener who can uncover customer needs effectively
• Resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a competitive environment
• Energetic team player with a positive, can-do attitude

 Technical Skills

• Strong telephone sales skills and closing ability
• Proficiency in handling objections and converting leads into sales
• Computer literacy and experience with CRM systems
• Ability to work with both warm and cold lead lists

Experience & Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a call centre sales environment (life insurance sales advantageous)
• Proven sales track record with consistent KPI achievement
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Able to work weekends when required
• RE5 Certification (Advantageous)
• COB Certification (Advantageous)
• Reliable transport to and from the office

Closing Date 09 November 2026

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Purpose of the Role

• To wow our customers at every interaction by delivering exceptional, needs-based product sales over the phone. As a Call Centre Sales Agent, you will be the first touchpoint for potential clients, building trust quickly, identifying needs, and matching customers with the right Dis-Chem Life products.
• Your goal is to create a professional, seamless, and customer-first sales experience that drives revenue, builds loyalty, and positions Dis-Chem Life as a trusted, high-integrity provider in the market.

Role Summary

• This is a high-volume, high-energy sales role for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced call centre environment. You wil work with warm and cold leads, guiding customers through our simple product sign-up process, handling objections, and closing deals with confidence.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission for top performers
• Exclusive leads from the Dis-Chem Life database and partners
• Paid training and continuous sales development
• Supportive, energetic team culture focused on results and recognition
• Opportunity for internal growth within Dis-Chem Life
• A performance-driven, team-focused environment that rewards results

Key Responsibilities

• Sell Dis-Chem Life products to customers via inbound and outbound calls
• Build rapport quickly, identify customer needs, and recommend suitable solutions
• Handle objections effectively and close sales confidently
• Achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales KPIs
• Keep detailed, accurate records of customer interactions on CRM systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant sales, regulatory, and company processes
• Represent Dis-Chem Life with professionalism and customer-first focus at all times

Soft Skills

• Confident communicator with a persuasive and engaging phone manner
• Target-driven and highly motivated by sales incentives
• Empathetic listener who can uncover customer needs effectively
• Resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a competitive environment
• Energetic team player with a positive, can-do attitude

 Technical Skills

• Strong telephone sales skills and closing ability
• Proficiency in handling objections and converting leads into sales
• Computer literacy and experience with CRM systems
• Ability to work with both warm and cold lead lists

Experience & Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a call centre sales environment (life insurance sales advantageous)
• Proven sales track record with consistent KPI achievement
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Able to work weekends when required
• RE5 Certification (Advantageous)
• COB Certification (Advantageous)
• Reliable transport to and from the office

Closing Date 09 November 2026

go to method of application »

Purpose of the Role

• To wow our customers at every interaction by delivering exceptional, needs-based product sales over the phone. As a Call Centre Sales Agent, you will be the first touchpoint for potential clients, building trust quickly, identifying needs, and matching customers with the right Dis-Chem Life products.
• Your goal is to create a professional, seamless, and customer-first sales experience that drives revenue, builds loyalty, and positions Dis-Chem Life as a trusted, high-integrity provider in the market.

Role Summary

• This is a high-volume, high-energy sales role for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced call centre environment. You will work with warm and cold leads, guiding customers through our simple product sign-up process, handling objections, and closing deals with confidence.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission for top performers
• Exclusive leads from the Dis-Chem Life database and partners
• Paid training and continuous sales development
• Supportive, energetic team culture focused on results and recognition
• Opportunity for internal growth within Dis-Chem Life
• A performance-driven, team-focused environment that rewards results

Key Responsibilities

• Sell Dis-Chem Life products to customers via inbound and outbound calls
• Build rapport quickly, identify customer needs, and recommend suitable solutions
• Handle objections effectively and close sales confidently
• Achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales KPIs
• Keep detailed, accurate records of customer interactions on CRM systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant sales, regulatory, and company processes
• Represent Dis-Chem Life with professionalism and customer-first focus at all times

Soft Skills

• Confident communicator with a persuasive and engaging phone manner
• Target-driven and highly motivated by sales incentives
• Empathetic listener who can uncover customer needs effectively
• Resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a competitive environment
• Energetic team player with a positive, can-do attitude

 Technical Skills

• Strong telephone sales skills and closing ability
• Proficiency in handling objections and converting leads into sales
• Computer literacy and experience with CRM systems
• Ability to work with both warm and cold lead lists

Experience & Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a call centre sales environment (life insurance sales advantageous)
• Proven sales track record with consistent KPI achievement
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Able to work weekends when required
• RE5 Certification (Advantageous)
• COB Certification (Advantageous)
• Reliable transport to and from the office

Closing Date 09 November 2026