Sales Consultant

Posting Description:
**Sales Consultant - Personal Lines**

Strong personal lines sales experience? Ready for the next move in your career? Read on

Aon South Africa is recruiting Sales Consultants in our Personal Lines division, based at our offices in Sandton. The sales consultant provides an internal telesales service to clients by means of quoting and selling products to different market segments.

**Aon is in the business of better decisions**

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

**What the day will look like**
- Prepares and processes quotes on the relevant systems and/ or as required.
- Provides professional and accurate advice on cover, exclusions, terms and conditions and ensuring clients are advised of any underwriting requirements in terms of the policy.
- Negotiates cover and rates with insurers on behalf of clients.
- Responsible for generating new business according to set targets.
- Ensures that proposals are correctly completed and follows up on outstanding documentation.
- Follows up on quotes already produced and not yet accepted by clients.
- Ensures that schemes run profitably by adhering strictly to the underwriting criteria.
- Responsible for producing weekly and monthly operating/ sales reports.
- Responsible for engaging in business development and/or contributing directly or indirectly to all business development efforts in Aon South Africa

**How this opportunity is different**

Aon South Africa has been recognised as a Top Employer in South Africa for the sixth consecutive year. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases our dedication to a better world of work through excellent People policies and practices

**Skills and experience that will lead to success**

**Qualifications.**
- Grade 12 (matric).
- A Bachelor’s degree is preferable.
- Registration as a representative with the FSCA in terms of the FAIS Act.

**Knowledge**
- Knowledge of the principles and practices within a technical/professional discipline.
- Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures.
- Advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed ability to work in and with teams.

**Experience**
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years’ experience in a sales
- Experience and responsibility for organizing own workload and completion of tasks

**How we support our colleagues**

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.