Rural Sales Support

Howden Group Holdings; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance group is seeking a Sales Assistant to join their Rural Division in Milton Keynes. The role involves providing administrative and broking support to Regional Directors, compiling essential documentation, and using the acturis system for quotes. Ideal candidates will possess basic Excel and Word skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a chance to grow within a supportive and collaborative environment with great career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Competency in basic Excel and Word applications is required.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative sales and broking support to Regional Directors.
• Compile checks, claims history, and market presentations.
• Load the acturis system for obtaining quotations.

Skills

Basic EXCEL skills

Basic WORD skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

High levels of numeracy

Effective written communication

Effective face-to-face communication

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

We are actively looking for a Sales Assistant to join our Rural Division. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and become part of a highly successful organisation with excellent career progression opportunities.

Core Roles and Responsibilities:

• You will be providing administrative sales and broking support to Regional Directors
• Compiling checks, claims history and creating market presentation(s) and Broking Information Documents
• Loading acturis system and insurers portals to obtain quotation(s) or indicative terms from various insurance companies

Skills Required:

• You will be competent with basic EXCEL and WORD skills
• You will be able to work well under pressure.
• You will have a strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• High levels of numeracy and literacy required
• Confident and capable communicator, both written and face to face.

Conduct and Integrity

• Ensure all dealings are carried out with integrity and professionalism
• Act in utmost good faith, in accordance with the relevant Company and/or Group policies and neverrisk the Company’s reputation

Howden is the perfect place for you start and build a successful career. You’ll have every opportunity and be given the support and guidance to progress through your professional exams.

What do we offer in return?

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent