SME Insurance Sales Advisor - Leeds

LGBT Great; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a New Business Sales Advisor to join their SME Insurance team in Leeds. This hybrid role involves maximizing business opportunities and building strong client relationships, offering support and training for career development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Agile working environment

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance, ideally from brokerage.
• FCA principles knowledge.
• Understanding of insurance covers in the commercial sector.

Responsibilities

• Convert verified leads into clients.
• Maximise new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with insurers.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Ability to embrace change

Education

Full training in SME Insurance

Tools

Acturis system

Job description

New Business Sales Advisor – SME Insurance - Leeds

Are you experienced in SME Insurance and passionate about winning new business?
Do you thrive on building strong, lasting relationships with clients and insurers alike?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! We’re hiring a New Business Advisor to join our SME Insurance team,

where you’ll play a key role in driving growth and securing new clients.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work remotely and from our vibrant Leeds Embankment office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

As a New Business Advisor, you’ll focus on converting verified leads into valued clients. These leads come from our digital marketing investment, external broker and partner networks, and internal referrals across Aon’s networks.

In this role, you will:

• Maximise new business opportunities from a variety of sources such as digital online, marketing campaigns, external brokers and partnerships.
• Identify and develop revenue opportunities across assigned client accounts and partnerships, leveraging your knowledge of Aon’s broader services.
• Contribute to the SME client acquisition strategy by spotting growth potential in the sector.
• Work independently while collaborating with the wider team to deliver exceptional service to every client.
• Assess and enhance client risk and insurance programmes, implementing improvements where needed.
• Negotiate new business terms, mid-term adjustments, and cover extensions tailored to SME clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, highlighting the unique value they can offer to clients through coverage, service, and industry expertise.

How this opportunity is differentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join Aon and take advantage of our comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, designed to support every colleague. You’ll be part of an organisation that shapes its own future and fosters a culture where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. With a strong focus on development, the possibilities for career progression are truly limitless.Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Commercial insurance experience, ideally from a brokerage however full training will be provided
• Fully conversant with FCA principles, procedures and process
• Good understanding of insurance covers in the commercial sector
• Organised, with the ability to prioritise work, delivering accurately and on time
• Embrace change and react positively
• Proven relationship management skills
• Must work well in a team and collaborate with others
• Experience of using the Acturis system is essential

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

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