Market Field Agent

Acorn Insurance Ltd; Salisbury; Remote; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Market Field Agent to generate leads and penetrate new markets. This role offers a salary of £28,646 plus bonuses and additional benefits including a car allowance. Candidates should have networking experience and a full UK driving license. Flexible working is supported, and a commitment to mental health and colleague inclusivity is emphasized.

Benefits

35 days holiday

24/7 mental health support

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience networking independently and in teams to represent the business.
• Ability to conduct B2C events including exhibitions and networking hubs.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and opportunities to penetrate new markets.
• Coordinate visits to key locations for lead generation.
• Engage with industry representatives to provide technical expertise.

Skills

Networking

Public speaking

Customer engagement

B2C Events

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Job Title: Market Field Agent

Location: Remote, Field based

Salary: £28,646 + up to £4,000 performance related bonus (paid quarterly) plus Additional car allowance up to £500 per month

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm

About the role

You will be responsible for providing information on our Acorn product suite along with services that we provide to prospective clientele. We are seeking a detail‑oriented individual who will have the ability to operate beyond the business physical premises to generate leads and opportunities to penetrate new markets. You will apply focus to geographical areas to deliver understanding of that landscape with support from your team; Market Insight Manager (MIM) and Senior Management Team (SMT) and be accountable for a self‑driven approach to all activities and your own performance.

What you will be doing

• Work collaboratively with the Market Insight Manager to recognise customer landscape and identify opportunities to introduce Acorn products.
• Coordinate visits to key locations, gaining access to the wider market, industry‑affiliated businesses, lead generation and an understanding of competitors within areas/regions.
• Work closely with the Sales remits to ensure the process & experience of your customers is fluid, dealt with appropriately & within timescales and that updates are provided to MIM/SMT on an ongoing basis.
• Engage with industry representatives to provide subject‑matter and technical expertise of the Acorn Insurance product suite to maintain & promote customer satisfaction & advocacy.
• Collaborate with other team members including, but not limited to, Projects, Fleet & Support as required.
• Leverage industry knowledge including requirements, restrictions, providers & competition.

What we're looking for

• Experience networking both alone and collaboratively in a team to represent the business to the highest calibre.
• Ability to conduct B2C events including exhibitions, networking, “pop‑up” hubs and stalls as well as B2B.
• A natural ability to engage with a wider audience within public speaking.
• An approachable, resourceful attitude to find routes to market.
• Ability to identify opportunities for growth across nationwide locations and product distribution.
• Flexibility to travel to locations across the UK as per business needs (and be situated at locations for necessary periods).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Grow with Acorn

At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots – and proud of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reaching a milestone of £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week.

Benefits

• 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options.
• 24/7 mental health support & free counselling.
• Career fairs, leadership programmes and learning on the go.
• Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform.
• Hybrid working options to support work‑life balance and individual needs.
• Recognition awards, social events & more.

Our Commitment to our colleagues

• Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing.
• Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities.
• Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life.
• Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve.
• Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture.
• Best Place to Work for Development – proud to invest in people’s future.
• Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women’s career progression.

A Few Things to Know Before You Apply

Checks & Clearances

All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Visa Requirements

Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post‑Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.

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