Trainee Commercial Sales Executive

NFU Mutual; Sherston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

NFU Mutual invites applications for a Trainee Commercial Insurance Sales Executive in the South Cotswolds (Sherston). You will join a motivated team, receive structured development and mentoring, and focus on pro-actively researching non-farming commercial prospects to build a high-quality sales pipeline.

Training emphasizes NFU Mutual products and relationship building. As you progress, you will expand to introduce the full NFU Mutual product range, including Financial Services and Risk

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in meeting new people with relationship management skills.
• A results-driven approach to meet targets and tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek out and research businesses within target non-farming commercial sectors to build a sales pipeline.
• Develop understanding of NFU Mutual insurance products and advise on suitable solutions.
• Accompany existing staff on client visits and learn the full range of NFU Mutual offerings.
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan and work at a pace that suits you while delivering results.

Skills

Communication

Relationship mgmt

Target-driven

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

The roleTrainee Commercial Sales ExecutiveLocation: South Cotswolds – SherstonSalary: £23,000 - £28,000 (dependent on experience)Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pmIntroduction 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 AgencyAt NFU Mutual South Cotswolds Agency, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional local service built on trust, integrity and long-term relationships.We support a diverse range of commercial clients across the region and are committed to helping businesses protect what matters most. Our reputation has been built on personal recommendations, local knowledge and a genuine commitment to customer care.About the roleDue to continued growth, we are seeking a Trainee Commercial Insurance Sales Executive to work within our vibrant, enthusiastic, and ambitious team. You will be supported through a structured development program to develop your sales and customer service skills, which will allow you to pro-actively seek out and research businesses within target non-farming commercial sectors in order to develop a sales pipeline of quality prospects sufficient to achieve new business targets.You will learn how to review and identify the commercial insurance needs of prospects and advise on NFU Mutual insurance products, seeking opportunities to differentiate our offering to add value and win sustainable new business. This will include accompanying existing staff members on client visits. You will have a detailed Personal Development Plan to ensure you are performing in line with the agency’s expectation, but this will be adapted to a pace and style that suits you. Once your training is complete, you will be able to introduce the full-range of NFU Mutual products including Financial Services and Risk Management Services and our range of Motor and Personal General Insurance products.This role will be made for you if you are passionate about working effectively within a team; handing over new clients to a truly customer focused team of Account Executive colleagues in the Agency, who will ensure that the new business you worked so hard to generate is well looked after and retained.You will be able to utilise the extensive training, support and resources available both within the Agency and wider NFU Mutual in order to develop an in-depth understanding of our target commercial sectors and the associated NFU Mutual insurance products.About youWe are looking for someone who possesses and demonstrates the following skills and attributes.• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• An interest in meeting new people and relationship management skills• A results-driven approach to work in order to meet targets and deliver results to tight deadlines• The ability to analyse and interpret data• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping• Excellent time management skills and self-motivation• A driving licence and access to own vehicle.Key Competencies• Ambition - You are motivated to achieve results, continually develop your skills and take ownership of your personal and professional growth.• Positivity - You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work, maintain a solutions focused mindset and embrace challenges with confidence.• Building Relationships - You establish genuine connections with colleagues and prospective customers, demonstrating trust, integrity and professionalism at all times.• Delivering on Commitments - You take pride in doing what you say you will do, consistently meeting expectations and building credibility through your actions.Why Join Us?• A professional, supportive and friendly working environment.• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing Agency.• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.• Competitive pension scheme.• Employee life insurance cover.• Performance related incentive schemes.• Employee health and wellbeing benefits.• No weekend or evening working.To apply or to arrange an initial confidential discussion about this role, contact Mark Constable by email at [e-mail] attaching your CV.Closing date for applications: 21st October 2026 (interview/assessment day 4th November 2026).Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.This role falls under the Insurance Distribution Directive. This means there is a requirement for Continuous Professional Development in role, in addition to ongoing screening checks pre-employment and once in post.