New Business Representative

Hastings Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,150 - 27,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus up to 5%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension match up to 10%

Life insurance

Discounted company products

Tech scheme

Health assessments

Job summary

A reputable insurance company in Leicester is seeking a New Business Representative. The role involves providing personalized advice on various insurance products and guiding customers through the purchasing process. Applicants should be self-motivated with strong communication and software navigation skills. The position offers a starting salary of £25,150, hybrid working options, and a range of attractive benefits, including annual bonuses and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized advice on insurance products.
• Help customers understand coverage options.
• Guide customers through the digital purchase process.
• Maintain detailed records and deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Positive communication style

Strong software-navigation skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

We are looking for a New Business Representative to join our customer teams at Hastings Direct in Leicester. The role focuses on generating new quotes and supporting customers through the purchase of car, bike, van, home or multi‑policy products.

Base Pay & Working Hours

Starting salary of £25,150 with automatic increase to £25,500 after the 12‑week coaching period. Pay can rise to £27,500 with focused development. Working 37.5 hours per week, including one full weekend and one Saturday in every five weeks. Our opening hours are Monday‑Friday 08:00‑19:00, Saturday 09:00‑17:00 and Sunday 09:00‑13:00.

Training & Hybrid Working

Six weeks of face‑to‑face training in the office followed by office attendance until week 12. After this, you will receive sign‑off to move to hybrid working – typically one day in office per week with the option for more.

Role & Responsibilities

Provide customers with clear, personalised advice on insurance products, help them to understand coverage options and guide them through the digital purchase process. Build rapport, maintain detailed records and deliver high‑quality customer service across all channels.

Qualifications & Skills

• Self‑motivated with a strong focus on outcomes.
• Adaptable, resilient and comfortable with change.
• Positive, empathetic and patient communication style.
• Strong conversational and software‑navigation skills.
• Accountable, thorough and detail‑oriented.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working (1 day per week in office, option to work more remote).
• Modern open‑plan office in central Leicester.
• Annual discretionary bonus up to 5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and optionally up to 5 buy‑and‑sell days.
• Pension match up to 10% of salary.
• Life insurance and discounted Hastings Direct products.
• Tech scheme, cycle‑to‑work and health assessments.
• £500 referral reward for successful friend referrals.
• Tech provided – brand‑new Microsoft Surface laptop and all necessary hardware.

Equality & EEO Statement

Hastings Direct is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We conduct thorough referencing, including credit and criminal record checks.