Insurance Sales Executive in Ashford)

New Appointments Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is seeking an Insurance Sales Executive for their Ashford and Tenterden office. You will develop and maximise insurance sales opportunities in the target sectors for the commercial business. Advise customers across all product lines available, ensuring they receive the highest level of customer service. This is a Monday to Friday, 9-5pm, role (35hrs pw) with an hour lunch break. To be considered, the ideal candidate must have a full, clean driving licence, have their own vehicle and within 30 minutes commutable distance to Ashford.

Duties include:

1. To build relationships with prospects and existing customers, provide quotes to achieve insurance sales opportunities through cross selling and the introduction of other financial services products available to meet sales targets.
2. Receive inbound calls and advise customers on insurance products, providing them with the relevant quotes.
3. To acquire and maintain knowledge of company products and relevant product licences.
4. Plan and implement sales and marketing initiatives.
5. Update customers records with customer interactions and activities ensuring all notes are accurate.
6. To comply with all applicable sections of the General Insurance Compliance Manual, Claims Guide and local agency procedures.
7. Provide excellent level of customer service at all times, while meeting customers' expectations and requirements.

Essential requirements:

1. Proven track record in insurance sales and customer service.
2. Use of Microsoft Office or similar CRM systems.
3. Manage own workload and have the ability to work well under pressure.
4. Must have a full, clean driving licence and have their own vehicle and within commutable distance to Ashford.

Benefits:

1. Salary: £30,000.00 to £34,000.00 p/a, dependant on experience.
2. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
3. The option to buy or sell 5 days after probation.
4. Birthday day off.
5. Health Shield cash-back plan.
6. Death in service.
7. Free parking.
8. Friday fruit delivery.

Full training provided (which may include additional travel and staying away from home in order to attend training courses). There is potential to complete CII qualifications and may be occasional weekend work to support agency events.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and CCJ checks.

Apply now to take the next step in your career. CVs in Word please.

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