Field Sales Agent job at Turaco

About Turaco

It is urgent to find a way to insure those who are not currently insured. Turaco’s mission is to relieve people from the fear of financial shocks. Our vision is to insure a billion people, effectively doubling the global number of insured individuals.

Turaco is a rapidly growing financial services start-up in Africa, introducing a new model for health and risk financing targeted at emerging customers. We provide subscription-based insurance for the mass market, bundled with everyday transactions that people are already engaging in. We collaborate with business partners to deliver affordable insurance products that truly enhance people’s lives. At Turaco, we prioritise simplicity, communication, and transparency while striving to transform how insurance operates. We are in the claims-paying business.

Turaco values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’re building a team where our differences enhance and strengthen us. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Since launching in February 2019, Turaco has attracted a cumulative total of 3 million end users. We are experiencing rapid growth and are looking for team members who can evolve alongside us. To learn more, visit www.turaco.insure.

About the role

Turaco is looking for energetic and driven Field Sales Agent to join our team on a 6-month assignment-with the possibility of extension. In this role, you will be at the forefront of introducing and selling an innovative insurance product to potential customers. The position is field-based with occasional deployment at our partner offices. If you're passionate about sales, enjoy meeting new people, and are motivated by performance-based rewards, we want to hear from you.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Drive sales of the insurance product through direct engagement with potential customers in the field.
• Work collaboratively with our partner’s sales team during field activities and at branch locations.
• Clearly explain product benefits and enrollment details to customers.
• Consistently meet or exceed daily and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, and sales outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on customer needs and market insights.
• Attend training and performance coaching sessions as required.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree holder
• Previous experience in field sales (insurance, financial products, or FMCG strongly preferred.)
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel and operate in diverse field environments.
• Digital literacy including the use of work tools for reporting and communication.

What We Offer

• Daily wage payment structure with additional commissions for exceeding targets.
• Practical experience in the insurance and financial services sector.
• Opportunities for learning, performance recognition, and career growth.

• Drive sales of the insurance product through direct engagement with potential customers in the field.
• Work collaboratively with our partner’s sales team during field activities and at branch locations.
• Clearly explain product benefits and enrollment details to customers.
• Consistently meet or exceed daily and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, and sales outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on customer needs and market insights.
• Attend training and performance coaching sessions as required.

• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel and operate in diverse field environments.
• Digital literacy including the use of work tools for reporting and communication.

• Bachelors degree holder
• Previous experience in field sales (insurance, financial products, or FMCG strongly preferred.)