Sales Agent – No Experience Needed | Start Your Career With Us

Location: Sydney CBD (Barangaroo)
Base Salary: $65,000 + Bonuses + Super
On-Target Earnings: $78,000 – $91,000 in your first year (excluding Super)
First Promotion: Within 6 months – $75,000 base + same bonus structure

At Neilson, we’re dedicated to helping families secure financial protection for their loved ones with a range of life insurance options. We have evolved from our origins in the UK, where the business was launched in 2012, to become an award-winning international operation and leader in the global life insurance market. Today, we have offices in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Australia.

Why join us?

This isn’t just a job – it’s the launchpad for a career in sales, surrounded by an inclusive team, excellent training, and meaningful rewards from day one.

Free lunch – enjoy your lunch on us every Wednesday

Barangaroo location – run past the Opera House before work, explore Darling Harbour’s food scene or shop Pitt Street Mall on your break

No experience in sales required – we offer structured training to set you up for success

No cold calling – you'll speak to customers who have already shown interest in life insurance

Clear career progression – most agents are promoted within six months, with a $10,000 salary increase

Generous bonus structure – average bonuses total $13,000 per year, with top performers earning up to $26,000

Welcoming and diverse team culture – work alongside people from all backgrounds in a high-performing, supportive environment

What you’ll be doing

Talk with customers over the phone about life insurance products

Understand their needs and guide them through policy options

Support customers in making confident, informed decisions

Hit individual and team sales targets in a structured, warm-lead environment

What we’re looking for

Clear, confident communicators who enjoy helping people

A growth mindset and the desire to learn and develop

A proactive attitude, with resilience and reliability

Previous customer service experience is helpful, but not required

What to expect from the interview process

We want this to be a great fit for both you and us. Our process is designed to give you a real feel for the role and help us understand your strengths:

30-minute video call with a member of our recruitment team – a casual chat to learn more about you and share more about the opportunity

One-hour in-person interview at our Barangaroo office – this will include:

A competency-based interview

A brief script reading exercise so you can demonstrate how you might sound on the phone

The chance to meet some of our Senior Sales Agents and ask any questions you may have

We encourage you to come prepared with questions. This interview is as much for you as it is for us.

If you are passionate about making a difference, you thrive in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment and you want to be a part of a high performing team, we would love to hear from you!

Accessibility For Job Applicants

We strive to make our job application process accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process, please contact our Human Resources department. Our team will work with you to provide suitable accommodations to ensure your participation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Neilson Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our company culture.