Company Description MetLife has been serving the Middle East and North Africa region for nearly 65 years, including over 23 years in Egypt, providing financial solutions for everyday life needs. As the first life insurance company in the Egyptian market, MetLife Egypt offers life, accident, and health insurance, retirement planning, and wealth management solutions to more than one million customers. The company is recognized for its strong distribution capabilities and commitment to accessible, high-quality insurance services. In response to a rapidly changing world, MetLife Egypt focuses on delivering reliable guidance to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals and navigate life’s uncertainties. Team members join a mission-driven organization that values trust, customer focus, and long-term relationships.Role Description The Direct Sales Specialist role is a full-time, on-site position based in Cairo. The specialist is responsible for actively promoting and selling MetLife Egypt’s insurance and financial products to individual and corporate customers through direct interaction, meetings, and presentations. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying prospective clients, conducting needs assessments, explaining product features and benefits, and recommending suitable solutions. The role involves managing the full sales cycle, from initial contact and follow-up to closing sales and supporting policy issuance. The Direct Sales Specialist also maintains accurate sales records, meets assigned targets, collaborates with internal teams, and participates in training sessions to stay current on products, market trends, and regulatory requirements.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to build trust, explain complex information clearly, and respond effectively to client inquiries.Candidates should possess abilities in Customer Satisfaction and Sales to understand client needs, provide tailored solutions, and consistently meet or exceed sales targets.Candidates should possess Training-related skills, including the capacity to absorb product knowledge quickly and participate in ongoing learning, with the potential to support peer or client education sessions.Candidates should have a track record in direct or field sales, preferably in insurance, banking, or financial services, with familiarity in life and health insurance products considered an advantage.Candidates should demonstrate strong negotiation and persuasion skills, resilience in working toward goals, and the ability to manage time and territory efficiently.Candidates should hold at least a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience in a sales-focused environment.Candidates should be comfortable working on-site in Cairo, collaborating with diverse teams, and adhering to ethical, regulatory, and company compliance standards.
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