Sales Executive

NFU Mutual; Takeley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% commission on new business

25 days holiday + birthday day off

Bupa health cash plan (post probation)

Job summary

NFU Mutual West Essex Agency is recruiting a Sales Executive in Takeley to grow a commercial insurance book. You will self‑generate leads, build relationships with business owners and cross‑sell NFU Mutual products, including financial services and risk management solutions.

The role offers a base salary of £30,000 with 5% commission on new commercial business. Standard hours are 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with a 25‑day holiday allowance plus bank holidays and a birthday day off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 5 / Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Self‑generate a sales pipeline and win non‑farming commercial insurance clients.
• Develop relationships with key decision makers and cross‑sell NFU Mutual products.
• Ensure high‑quality service with our account handlers on renewal.

Education

GCSEs (5) including English & Math

Tools

CRM system

Job description

The roleNFU Mutual’s West Essex Agency – Sales Executive

£30,000+ Salary Commission on all new business sold Full timePermanent 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

• A pro‑active and charismatic individual with the ability to articulate the added value we bring clients though 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.
• Able to work towards becoming 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 someone with potential to become a successful sales professional. 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 £30,000 + 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.

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