Telesales Executive

Aston Charles; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance broker in Leeds seeks a motivated professional for lead generation and appointment setting. This role offers a competitive salary, impressive bonus schemes, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong sales and communication skills, motivated by results and business growth.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Robust back-office support

Opportunity for progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous work in a similar lead generation / appointment-setting capacity is preferred.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and takes pride in quality work.
• Curiosity about different industries is valuable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and arrange appointments for Account Executives.
• Use sales skills to converse with key decision-makers.
• Build rapport and share relevant information with colleagues.
• Collaborate with marketing for new market ideas.

Skills

Lead generation

Sales negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Business-minded

Job description

Job Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Sector: General Insurance
Specialism: Sales & Business Development, Other General Insurance
Location: Yorkshire & Humberside
Town/City: Leeds
Salary range: £30, 000 - £39, 999, £40, 000 - £49, 999, £50, 000 - £59, 999
Salary Description: Executive level salary plus bonus & benefits
Posted: 14-Oct-25
Start Date: ASAP
Recruiter: Aston Charles
Job Ref: RJ3099CM
Job Views: 57

About the Opportunity

The MD of one of the fastest-growing insurance brokers knows exactly how to attract and motivate the best Contact Managers and Lead Generators in the market.

Alongside a generous basic salary, you will also benefit from one of the most impressive bonus schemes in the industry that can honestly be described as both lucrative and fair (no shifting goalposts here!) You will also be provided with an abundance of quality data to prospect, a robust back-office support function, and a fantastic working environment, meaning you will arrive every morning and leave every afternoon smiling! - as seasoned Contact Managers know, this is a job that is best performed with a sunny disposition! Longer-term, there are plenty of opportunities for progression and development. Best of all, the Sales Executive Team is superb, meaning that all your hard work won’t go to waste.

Responsibilities

• Work in a lead generation and appointment-setting capacity, arranging for Account Executives to visit prospects at their premises to discuss their companies’ insurance requirements.
• Use sales and negotiation skills to ‘get past the gatekeeper’ to speak to key decision makers.
• Build professional rapport to strike up meaningful dialogue about their businesses, in order to pass on relevant information (premium size, personality types, renewal information etc) onto colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with the firm’s Marketing team and explore entrepreneurial ideas for new markets, fresh approaches, and innovative promotion within the local business community.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous work in a similar lead generation / appointment-setting capacity (commercial insurance experience not mandatory).
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and a trader by heart who takes great pride in the quality of work undertaken.
• Business-minded and curious about different industries.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to gain ‘buy-in’ from Directors of large commercial and corporate business across a wide range of industry sectors, both blue and white collar.

Working Practices

This forward-thinking broker is an advocate of modern-working practices, and you will be welcome to work several days per week at home.
Richard Jones of Aston Charles is particularly keen to fill this vacancy with a key client, so is prepared to offer a highly competitive referral fee (in confidence) to any insurance professional who can successfully recommend a candidate who we go on to place. For more information, please contact Richard for a confidential, no obligation chat.

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