Commercial Seller

NFU Mutual; Bourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme contributions

22 days annual leave + extra Christmas

Healthcare benefits

Laptop provided

Discounts

Job summary

NFU Mutual is seeking a Commercial Seller in Bourne & Sleaford to proactively prospect and build relationships with commercial and personal insurance customers. You will advise on NFU Mutual products to differentiate our offering and win sustainable new business.

The role requires 2+ years in UK commercial insurance, a proactive, client-focused approach, and the ability to develop a strong sales pipeline while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in UK Commercial Insurance.
• Cert CII qualifications / part-qualified preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Proactively prospect and build relationships with commercial and personal insurance customers.
• Advise on NFU Mutual insurance products and differentiate our offering to win new business.
• Develop a strong sales pipeline to achieve targets across income streams and maintain compliant practices.

Skills

UK Commercial Insurance

Target-driven selling

Communication skills

Independent work

Full driving licence

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The roleCommercial SellerCompetitive Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (dependant on experience), plus option of sales related bonus schemeFull-Time positionPermanent ContractSplit Location: Bourne & Sleaford offices5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00Introduction to NFU MutualNFU 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 180 local offices.About the AgencyAs 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:As a Commercial Seller within our team, you will play a key role in pro-actively prospecting and building relationships with commercial and personal insurance customers, in line with our acceptance criteria, in order to develop a strong sales pipeline to achieve new business targets across all income streams. You will advise on NFU Mutual insurance products, seeking opportunities to differentiate our offering to add value and win sustainable new business. Above all though, you will relish the challenge of being part of a truly client focused ambitious team, collaborating with our excellent Customer Service, Claims and Commercial Account Handler colleagues within the Agency to ensure that all customers are looked after.You’ll also have plenty of opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills to ensure you sell professionally and compliantly. Always delivering a consistently good experience to customers, you’ll meet the requirements and standards of NFUM, the T&C (training & competency) scheme and our regulators. This role falls under the Insurance Distribution Directive. This means there is a requirement for Continuous Professional Development in role, in addition to ongoing screening checks once in post.About you• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of UK Commercial Insurance sector is desired. Cert CII qualifications / part-qualified is preferred.• A proven record of selling against defined targets in an office-based environment.• Knowledge of FCA regulations and compliance.• An enthusiasm for insurance with real drive and energy, providing the best experience for our customers.• The ability to work independently to develop a pipeline of prospects and drive your own sales performance.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Excellent IT, organisational & administrative skills.• A minimum of 5 GCSEs 9-5, or equivalent, including Maths and English.• Full Driving Licence.Our commitment to you:You can expect full training in a professional, hardworking, friendly, and supportive environment. We encourage and support development and progression within our team and the opportunity to complete funded Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualifications is a possibility.Benefits:When you join our team, you can expect a supportive positive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:• Pension scheme contributions.• Contractually we offer 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays. But in addition to that we offer 2 days additional leave during Christmas week which does not come out of the holiday allocation.• Rewarding longevity, in addition to discretional annual salary reviews we increase your holiday entitlement at different stages through your career.• Twice annually team events.• Comprehensive on-going training and personal development + long term career development opportunities.• Healthcare cash plan (Medical Benefits) after qualifying probation period.• Laptop & IT equipment provided.• Membership benefits & discounts.• Financial Services Salary Bonus Scheme.Successful candidates will be required to attend training courses arranged and run by NFU Mutual and pass relevant authority qualifications within an agreed timeframe.Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter to: [e-mail] business is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection. We are processing this data for recruitment purposes only. To learn more about how we collect, keep and process your private information in compliance with GDPR, please contact the hiring manager.Closing date for all applications: Friday 13th November 2026.Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.