Commercial Sales Executive

NFU Mutual; Takeley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£40,000-£50,000 salary

5% commission on new business

Flexible working options

25 days holiday + birthday

Bupa health plan after probation

Job summary

NFU Mutual’s West Essex Agency is looking for a Commercial Sales Executive to self-generate a pipeline, build relationships with key decision-makers and secure non-farming clients in target commercial sectors.

You will cross-sell the full NFU Mutual product range, including financial services and risk management, with full training and support for professional qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary with commission and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales success.
• Experience in insurance is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Self-generate a pipeline of commercial opportunities.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers.
• Secure the business of non-farming clients in target sectors.
• Cross-sell NFU Mutual products and financial services.

Skills

Proactive selling

Fast learner

Confident communicator

Self-motivated

Consultative selling

Customer service

Insurance knowledge

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Commercial Sales Executive

Employer: NFU Mutual’s West Essex Agency

£40,000 - £50,000. Salary. Commission on all new business sold. Full time Permanent. Location: Takeley.

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, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for.

About the Role

In order to play a key role in the growth of our business, you will self-generate a pipeline, develop relationships with key decision makers, and most importantly, secure the business of non-farming clients within target commercial sectors. As well as selling commercial insurance you will cross sell the full range of NFU Mutual products, including financial services, risk management services and our range of motor and personal insurances. You can sell with confidence, knowing that our experienced account handlers will ensure that the new business you’ve worked so hard to generate is well looked after come renewal.

About You

If the following skills relate to you and you’d relish the challenge of being part of our hard working and ambitious team, please get in touch:

• A pro-active and charismatic individual with the ability to articulate the added value we bring clients through our products and customer service, rather than selling on price.
• You will need to be a fast learner with an ability to retain information and be comfortable working within a regulated environment.
• A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with business owners, directors and key decision-makers.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to generate your own opportunities and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospects.
• A consultative salesperson who enjoys understanding a client's business and identifying opportunities to provide tailored solutions.
• Someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and building long-term client relationships.
• Someone who is confident working across various software including a Client Relationship Management system.

We are seeking an experienced sales professional with a proven track record of sales success. Experience in insurance is highly desirable. You can expect full training on NFU Mutual products with the potential for financial support to achieve or further your professional qualifications. You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE's at Level 5 / Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.

Benefits

• The starting salary will be £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience.
• 5% commission paid for commercial new business sold, so your total earnings are in your own control.
• The position is full time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a one hour lunch break.
• Whilst this role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing flexible working options, including reduced or condensed hours, for an exceptional candidate.
• The holiday allowance is 25 days, plus bank holidays and you will also receive an additional days holiday to be taken on your birthday.
• Following probation, you will receive Bupa health cash plan benefits.

Closing Date: 27th September 2026.

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