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Funeral & Life Cover Sales Consultant

Umhlanga Ridge, DurbanR6,500 – R15,000/month10 positions

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About This Role

<p>Every South African family deserves peace of mind. As a <strong>Funeral &amp; Life Cover Sales Consultant</strong>, you will play a meaningful role in helping clients secure the financial protection their loved ones need — while building a high-earning career in financial services.</p>

<p>You will be part of a fast-paced outbound contact centre team in Umhlanga Ridge, working on funeral cover, accidental death, and life insurance products. You'll receive world-class training, a guaranteed monthly base salary, and the opportunity to earn <strong>uncapped commission</strong> on top.</p>

<h3>What You'll Do Day-to-Day</h3>
<ul>
<li>Make outbound calls to prospective clients and explain funeral and life cover products clearly</li>
<li>Guide customers through the benefits of financial protection in language they understand</li>
<li>Achieve and exceed your monthly sales targets</li>
<li>Handle objections confidently and professionally</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records in the CRM system</li>
<li>Participate in ongoing product training and sales coaching</li>
</ul>

<h3>What's in It for You</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Guaranteed base salary of R6,500 per month</strong></li>
<li>Uncapped commission — your earnings are limited only by your effort</li>
<li>Attendance bonus for consistent, reliable presence</li>
<li>Performance incentives and monthly recognition programmes</li>
<li>Free access to medical insurance, mental health counselling, and an on-site nurse</li>
<li>On-site restaurants and staff amenities</li>
<li>Structured career path in financial services sales</li>
</ul>

<p>This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated sales professional who wants to grow their career in the insurance industry and make a real difference in people's lives.</p>

Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12 certificate (essential)
  • Minimum 6 months of outbound telesales experience (essential)
  • Proven experience selling Funeral Cover, Accidental Death Cover, Life Cover, or Legal Insurance (essential)
  • Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets
  • Clear criminal record
  • Strong verbal communication skills in English
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven attitude
  • Natural persuasion skills — able to present product benefits clearly without being aggressive or pushy
  • Ability to discuss sensitive topics such as death, illness, and financial loss with empathy and professionalism
  • Proven objection-handling ability — can address customer concerns calmly and keep the conversation moving
  • Comfortable sustaining high outbound call volumes through rejection without losing energy or focus

Position Details

Location:
Umhlanga Ridge, Durban
Salary:
R6,500 – R15,000/mo
Type:
Permanent · Direct Hire
Openings:
10
Fulltimepermanent
Insurance

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