Sales Consultant Prudential Zambia

Business Unit: Prudential Life Assurance Zambia (PLAZ)

Business Function: Agency

Job Title: Sales Consultant

Job Overview

Prudentia is one of the World leading companies in the Life Assurance. We are looking to hiring talented Sales Consultant to join our team in the following towns; Mazabuka, Lusaka, Chipata, Livingstone, Kabwe ard Choma. (Must be resident in these towns)

The Role

• Find pctential customers for Prudential’s products.
• To meet with clients at the Prudential office or travel to the client’s location and may be assigned a specific region in which to travel.
• Explain the features of various products and benefits of using them.
• Must be willing to work from any where in the Country.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and select products for customers based on their individual needs
• Describe products and explain their benefits and uses to potential customers
• Communicate with customers in person, by phone and by email to understand their needs.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the company’s various products and services
• Establish and nurture relationships with past customers and potential customers to facilitate sales.
• Find potential customers through networking, cold calling and industry research to increase sales
• Use data to help customers understand how products can help them achieve their goals.
• Meet company set daily, weekly and monthly targets.

Skills Required

• Experience in developing leads and researching potential clients Excellent verba and written communication skills, including the ability to make presentations
• Interpersonal skills and comfort with meeting new people on a daily basis
• Ability to contact customers, complete sales and manage other tasks independently
• Time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines and close sales in a timely manner
• Willingness to adapt and implement new marketing strategies and sales methods
• Quick thinking to provide creative solutions that address customers’ needs and concerns

Qualifications:

• Complete Grade 12 Certificate or GCE Certificate and a tertiary qualification (Diploma or above)
• One to two years of experience in a relevant area of sales or marketing (Added Advantage)