Trainee Mortgage Advisor

Connells-Group-2; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Connells Group Fox & Sons Eastbourne is seeking a Trainee Mortgage & Protection Advisor. Join a busy branch where no mortgage experience is required but a strong sales background and customer service excellence are essential.

You will receive industry-leading training and support to progress through CF1 & CF6 qualifications. With a competitive basic salary and uncapped commission, you’ll build a long-term career in financial services, working with quality leads from our estate agency network and

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience with targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and career-focused.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organised and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Competent with CRM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers and Estate Agency colleagues.
• Generate new business and maximise referral opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of mortgage and protection products through structured training.
• Support customers throughout their home-buying journey.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working towards performance targets.
• Progress towards becoming a fully qualified Mortgage & Protection Advisor.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Customer service

Organisation

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Connells Group is looking for a Trainee Mortgage & Protection Advisor to join our successful team in our Fox & Sons Eastbourne branch.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional looking to build a long-term career in financial services. No mortgage experience is required, but you must have a strong background in sales and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

With industry-leading training, ongoing support and a clear career pathway, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and professional qualifications needed to become a successful Mortgage & Protection Advisor.

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary with OTE 35k
• Uncapped commission
• Industry-leading training and development programme
• Full support to achieve your CF1 & CF6 qualifications
• Quality leads from our Estate Agency network
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Modern technology and tools to help you succeed
• Group discounts on property services
• Incentives and rewards for top performers

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers and Estate Agency colleagues.
• Generate new business and maximise referral opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of mortgage and protection products through structured training.
• Support customers throughout their home-buying journey.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working towards performance targets.
• Progress towards becoming a fully qualified Mortgage & Protection Advisor.

Skills & Experience

• Proven sales experience with a strong track record of achieving targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and career-focused.
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach.
• Organised, resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.