Sales Executive

Salary: Up to £32,000.00 (depending on experience), plus bonus potential

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Eastleigh

Lloyd & Whyte, proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Sales Executive to join Business Choice Direct in their Eastleigh office. As a Sales Executive you will be an integral part of our new business team(s) providing quotations, expert advice for prospective clients while building and maintaining your own pipeline to meet targets set by the Operation.

• Undertaking telephone-based quotes with potential clients using fact find to capture data.
• Researching the market and providing quotes and information to clients relevant to the protection they require.
• Overcoming objections and promoting the key selling features of the recommended insurer.
• Liaising with underwriters to gain an idea if cover will be covered and on what terms to advise client.

• Previous experience within a target-driven sales role, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Confident and capable of building rapport over the telephone to provide an excellent client experience.
• Ability to work independently, using personal judgement whilst operating within specific guidelines when reviewing underwriting terms and premiums.
• Ability to work in a regulated, compliant and client focussed environment.
• Organised, resourceful, deadline driven and supportive of the wider team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well verbally and in the written word, listening, relationship management and communication skills.

• Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance (or willing to work towards).

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Group Personal Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance.
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave.
• Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications.
• Paid time off for volunteering.

Our team here is motivated and upbeat. We support clients through the life cycle of their policy by building strong relationships, resolving queries, and working with colleagues to deliver excellent service.