Hastings New Business (Sales)

OUTsurance Shared Services is a customer-centric financial services company with a global foot print. We are vibrant, successful and values orientated with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff “always get something OUT.” Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us.

In our department:

• You will be working as a Customer Representative in our New Business department, working alongside our dynamic team, helping our customers who turn to you for your expert knowledge.
• You will deal with a variety of inbound calls servicing new customers.
• We will provide full training, so you are fully equipped to be successful in your new career!
• We treat our customers and colleagues in the way we'd like to be treated. We want to be the biggest and best digital insurer in the UK and expect and encourage all colleagues to play their part in achieving this. You'll discover a vibrant atmosphere, where friendly, supportive colleagues are always ready to help each other & you could be part of this

What will you be doing

• As a New Business customer representative your main job will working within our inbound call centre, addressing a diverse range of customer via telephone and digital.
• The calls you receive will be varied; they could include giving quotes, taking payments
• Sell the benefits of our products – no cold calling!
• Listen to customer needs and identify opportunities
• Deliver awesome service

What we are looking for

• We are looking for positive thinking, self-motivated individuals. You will have the ability to forge positive relationships and strive to resolve customer queries first time.
• An insurance background is not necessary, we see many skills as transferrable, if you have a background in retail, hospitality, sales or just an interest and passion for customer service we'd love to speak to you.

• Minimum Matric Qualification or equivalent qualification (SAQA certified)

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal and work values to the OUTsurance values of awesome service, passionate, honest, human, dynamic and recognition.

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.

Required Competencies & Personal Attributes:

• Deliver a can-do attitude to challenges and taking responsibility for delivering awesome service
• Ensure that you achieve and demonstrate levels of competence required to fulfil job requirements
• Ensure all work is carried out to a high level of accuracy in line with our company quality and compliance standards.
• Ensure completion of all training as mandated by the company by achieving the required pass marks and assessment criteria.
• Demonstrate excellent persuasive skills with an ability to overcome objections whilst delivering a fair outcome for our customers.

We’re looking for candidates with the following:

• Fluent and accent-neutral English communication skills
• Have sales experience
• Are comfortable in talking to people over the phone, with the ability to easily hold a conversation with customers in The UK.
• Have strong active listening skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with extensive shift and weekend work
• Are motivated to achieve positive results and reach targets
• Have experience and are comfortable with using a PC and keyboard, as this will form a core part of your role, if successful
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Confidence and a positive attitude

Working Hours

You will be required to work the following days and shifts based on a pre-determined roster:

• 8 hour shift rotation between 09:00 to 23:15 (combination of days from Monday to Friday)
• Saturdays from 10:00 to 19:45
• Sundays from 11:00 to 19:15
• You will get 1 weekend off in every 4-week cycle BUT will work 1 additional weekday before the weekend off
• The successful candidate must be flexible to allow for possible variations to the abovementioned working hours