Sales Agent
Application Deadline: 14 May 2025
Department: Inbound Sales
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Southend
Compensation: £24,525 - £35,000 / year
Description
Are you passionate about travel and eager to help others explore the world with peace of mind? Join InsureandGo, a leading provider of travel insurance, known for offering comprehensive and affordable cover to all types of travellers. We are looking for driven Sales Agents to join our Southend-on-Sea team, helping customers secure the right travel insurance whilst building a rewarding career in the process.
As a Sales Agent at InsureandGo, you will be the first point of contact for customers, helping them choose the right travel insurance products to suit their needs, whether they’re planning a quick getaway or an extended adventure. This role is ideal for someone who loves travel, thrives in a customer-focused environment, and is motivated by achieving sales targets. Full sales training will be provided, and the role includes some weekend shifts.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Starting Salary: £22,308 per annum, plus a £210 monthly training bonus for the first 6 months.
- Earnings Potential: Our top 10% of agents earn an average of £4,600 per year in commission, plus an additional £6,700 per year through our elite bonus scheme.
- Steady Earners: Employees who consistently perform over 12 months earn an average of £2,200 in commission and £1,800 in elite bonuses annually.
- Comprehensive Cover: Work with a wide range of travel insurance products, including single-trip, multi-trip, and specialised policies such as winter sports and backpacking insurance.
- Flexible Roles: Full-time and part-time positions available (subject to a full-time training period of up to 5 weeks).
- Hybrid Work Model: Eligible for hybrid working after completing probation and meeting KPIs.
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and a day off for your birthday!).
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes a company-paid health cash plan, company pension, holiday buy scheme, travel insurance discounts, and more.
- Professional Growth: Access to extensive training on InsureandGo products and sales techniques, with opportunities for career advancement.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
- Convenient Location: Based in Southend-on-Sea with easy access to local amenities and transport links.
Key Responsibilities
What we're looking for:
- Sales-Driven: Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Customer-Focused: Strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service, especially in sensitive situations involving medical conditions.
- Resilient & Empathetic: Ability to handle delicate conversations with care and professionalism.
- Target-Oriented: Motivated by goals and dedicated to achieving them.
- Experienced: Minimum of 1 year in a sales role, with experience in a service-driven environment.
- Adaptable: Capable of effectively addressing and resolving customer concerns.