Sandton, South Africa

Junior Team Leader

 Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the quotation and sales process with skill, diligence, and integrity
  • Adhere to internal operational protocols as set by management
  • Oversee lead optimization efforts across the organization
  • Analyze reports and listen to calls to assess team performance and training needs
  • Coach team members to effectively manage objections during the sales process
  • Enforce team discipline: monitor talk time, log-in/log-out times, and break adherence
  • Improve lead quality by minimizing errors and ensuring script compliance
  • Assist in training and coaching initiatives for team development
  • Share insights and best practices to improve team efficiency
  • Initiate and run incentive programs to drive performance
  • Foster a strong sense of teamwork and positive team culture
  • Collaborate with the sales support team to enhance performance outcomes

Experience and Skills Required

  • Minimum of three years' experience in a Call Centre Sales environment with a proven track record of success
  • Experience in outbound telesales with demonstrated sales achievement
  • Solid understanding of short-term insurance products and services
  • Experience in high-performance, compliance-driven environments
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data with strong attention to detail
  • Supervisory experience in a call centre environment for six months or more

Qualifications

  • Minimum NQF Level 4: Grade 12 or a tertiary qualification (preferred)
  • Regulatory Examination (RE5) advantageous
  • Full Qualification in Short-Term Insurance advantageous
  • Compliance with FAIS Fit and Proper criteria (minimum experience and competency requirements)

Non-Technical Skills

  • Strong administrative and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Computer literacy
  • Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Conflict resolution and project management skills
  • Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
  • Customer-centric approach
  • Confidence, drive, and motivation
  • Persuasive and influential personality
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn and grow in the role
  Required Skills:

Organization Management Skills Compliance Conflict Team Performance Adaptability Attention To Detail Computer Literacy Conflict Resolution Optimization Coaching Insurance Interpersonal Skills Teamwork Time Management Project Management Training Sales Communication Management