Job Description

What will you do?

Specialist Business has a position available for a

Area Manager

to service brokers, agents and corporate clients in Central Gauteng (specifically Sandton and surrounding areas).

What will make you successful in this role?

Key Responsibilities and duties:

The successful incumbent will be required to service, market and / or sell travel insurance / short term insurance products Servicing agents and brokers aand several key accounts ; this will include monthly visits , query and claim management , monitoring, increasing and reporting sales and relationship building. Training travel agents and brokers in the portfolio on products and systems Servicing corporate clients Attending workshops, conferences or any public relations events when required - this may include weekends and or afterhours functions

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Matric RE accreditation Previous Experience in short term insurance industry Valid driver's license and own reliable vehicle Computer literate ( Intermediate Excel , PP , Word and Outlook ) Previous work experienced in an unsupervised role an advantage Tertiary education an advantage Sales and marketing experience an advantage Previous experience calling on brokers / in person visits ; not negotiable Will be required to attend workshops/ conferences over weekends as well as occasional evening functions

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills Sound Relationship building skills Presentation and Negotiation skills Well-spoken with excellent presentation and communication skills (telephonically and written) Attention to detail and ability to analyse The ability to work independently Effective time management and discipline * Planning and organising