ECP (Employee Care Plan) Product Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client, a digital life insurance company, is on a mission to secure the financial futures of millions of South Africans.

POSITION INFO:

ECP Group Sales Specialist
Location: Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa
Employment: Type: Full-Time
Salary: R13 000 – R16 000  + uncapped commission

Our client, a digital life insurance company, is on a mission to secure the financial futures of millions of South Africans. They do this by offering flexible, great-value life insurance products that are simple, accessible, and backed by powerful technology.

Their flagship products include:

Family Cover – life, disability, and funeral cover for individuals and their families
Staff Cover – group insurance for SMEs
Domestic Cover – protection for domestic workers, fully managed online by employers

They believe life is unpredictable - but insurance doesn’t have to be. 

About the role
They''re searching for an energetic Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist with solid sales background in long- or short-term insurance.

As an experienced salesperson, you’ll be driving sales, building connections, and helping our clients get the coverage they need. You’ll be at the forefront of our mission to provide innovative employee insurance solutions. Being proficient in English and Afrikaans is a must.

What you''ll be doing
Your primary focus will be to drive sales of our Staff Cover product. Your duties will include:

Developing and executing effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and expand the client base
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities via your own networks and online platforms
Marketing company products to both your own leads and those generated by our marketing team 
Selling the Employee Staff Cover product via our broker portal – providing follow up and support as required.
Building and maintaining lasting relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, retention, and referrals 
Meeting with prospects as requested, in person and other channels such as Teams and Zoom etc.
Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction to improve the customer value proposition 
Staying adaptable as responsibilities evolve with the company’s growth

Experience and Qualifications
Matric certificate
RE5
Undergraduate degree/diploma is advantageous
Minimum 1-year long/short-term insurance sales experience
Proven track record in meeting sales targets
Business-to-business selling experience is essential
Good fluency in English and Afrikaans 

Sales and Tech Skills
Proficient in CRM systems, MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn for networking and sales
Skilled in sourcing leads independently and leveraging various channels to build a robust pipeline

Work Style
Customer-focused with strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills
High sense of urgency and accountability; delivers results consistently
Resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges
Strong time management and organizational skills  
Self-motivated team player with integrity and professionalism

Key Competencies and Additional Requirements
Proactive, deadline-driven mindset
Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Valid driver’s license and access to own reliable transport

Must Have

Matric and RE5
Fluency in English
1 Year recent insurance sales experience 
B2B sales experience
Tech-savvy
Based in Cape Town 

Nice to Have

Additional languages
Valid driver’s license and access to own reliable transport
Responsibilities

Contact-center sales strategy and execution
Lead generation and client acquisition
High-value deal closing
Exceed sales targets
Collaborative

What we offer
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company. The culture at Simply is great and offers desirable work life balance.
Uncapped commission that rewards performance

Security, peace of mind
Life, disability & family funeral cover 
Employee wellness

Great culture
Supportive & dynamic environment
Psychological safety

Leave
20 days annual leave