Commercial & Rural Account Executive Carlisle

NFU Mutual; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

25 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution

Full training and development

Free on-site parking

Job summary

NFU Mutual Carlisle is seeking an enthusiastic Commercial & Rural Account Executive. The role focuses on developing new business across farming and commercial clients, building lasting relationships and delivering tailored insurance and risk management solutions.

The position involves office work and field meetings to understand client needs. You will meet clients, prepare quotations and collaborate with colleagues to provide NFU Mutual’s trusted personal service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to business development.
• Confidence meeting customers face-to-face and identifying new opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high service standards.
• Experience in insurance, farming, agriculture or commercial sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across farming and commercial client base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships; prepare and present quotations.
• Work with colleagues to deliver NFU Mutual's personal service to clients.
• Meet customers in the office and on-site to understand needs and provide solutions.
• Become a trusted adviser within the local community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales

Account management

MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The RoleCommercial & Rural Account Executive

Salary dependant on experience

From 30 - 37.5 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm)

Permanent Contract

Location: Carlisle

Introduction to NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.

About the Agency

As a local agency of NFU Mutual, we deliver a first-class service to customers (old and new) and keep them at the heart of everything we do. We sell the entire NFU Mutual product range and are a business that has honesty, integrity and trust at the core of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual is famous for.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Account Executive to join our growing team in Carlisle.

This is a relationship-led sales role focusing primarily on developing new business opportunities across our farming and commercial client base. You'll spend time getting to know customers, understanding their businesses and identifying the right insurance and risk management solutions to meet their needs.

Working both in the office and out meeting customers, you'll build and maintain strong relationships, generate new business opportunities, prepare and present quotations, and work closely with colleagues to deliver the personal service for which NFU Mutual is renowned.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, developing business and becoming a trusted adviser within the local community.

About you

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

You may already have insurance experience, but we're equally interested in hearing from people with a successful background in sales, account management or other customer-focused roles.

You'll have

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• A proactive and self-motivated approach to business development


• Confidence meeting customers face-to-face and identifying new opportunities


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload


• Good attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a high standard of service


• Competence using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel


• A full UK driving licence


• Experience within insurance, farming, agriculture or commercial business sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

Our commitment to you

We want our people to succeed and enjoy their careers with us. From day one you'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support and access to a knowledgeable and experienced team.

We'll help you develop your technical knowledge, build your confidence and provide opportunities for continued professional development as your career progresses. You'll be given the support, tools and encouragement needed to achieve your potential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience


• Performance-related bonus scheme


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service


• Employer pension contribution


• Full training and ongoing professional development


• Free on-site parking


• Friendly, supportive and professional working environment

Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.