Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
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Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist
- Full-time Claremont Cape Town or Johannesburg
- Salary: R16000 R20000 per month (depending on experience) uncapped commission
- Language Requirement: Fluent in English and Afrikaans
A dynamic and purpose-driven organisation is seeking a confident and highly professional Corporate Employee Benefits Specialist to join its growing team. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with a passion for building relationships closing high-value deals and making a tangible difference in the lives of working South Africans through meaningful insurance solutions.
This position is focused on acquiring high-value group insurance clients across a range of industries offering tailored employee benefits designed for mid-sized to large companies. You will be responsible for sourcing your own leads engaging decision-makers and delivering solutions that support workforce protection and wellness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Strategy and Execution: Identify and engage companies with 50 to 2000 employees across sectors such as manufacturing logistics business process outsourcing hospitality and retail.
- Lead Generation: Independently generate at least 75 percent of your leads through platforms such as LinkedIn professional networking events industry seminars and direct outreach with some support from the marketing team.
- Client Acquisition: Build and deliver persuasive tailored presentations that communicate the value of employee insurance solutions to business owners and executives.
- High-Value Deal Closing: Focus on securing clients with monthly premiums of R10000 or more while ensuring long-term client satisfaction and retention.
- Relationship Management: Establish and maintain trusted relationships with clients to enable upselling opportunities and encourage client referrals.
- Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from prospecting to client onboarding and implementation.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- A completed formal tertiary qualification (diploma or degree)
- A valid Regulatory Examination Level 5 (RE5) certificate
- Proven experience in business-to-business sales preferably within financial services or insurance
- Demonstrated ability to generate and manage leads independently
- Confident and engaging communication style with the ability to present solutions to senior stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite customer relationship management software and LinkedIn for lead generation
Personal Attributes:
- Fluent in both English and Afrikaans (spoken and written)
- Polished professional and well-presented
- Energetic and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
- Adaptable strategic and able to tailor approaches to suit various industries and clients
- A collaborative team player who values integrity and professionalism
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to travel occasionally for high-potential opportunities across South Africa
- Valid drivers license and access to reliable transport
What You Will Receive:
- A competitive basic salary ranging from R16000 to R20000 per month based on experience
- An additional monthly allowance of R3000 to R6000 for the first three months to support initial business development and commission-building
- Uncapped commission structure with strong earning potential
- Comprehensive benefits including life cover disability cover family funeral cover and access to an employee wellness programme
- 20 days of annual leave plus maternity paternity and study leave
- A supportive inclusive and mission-driven work environment that prioritises psychological safety and personal growth
If you are a results-driven professional ready to grow your career while helping South African businesses protect their greatest assettheir peoplethis opportunity is for you.
Employment Type
Full Time
