New Business Account Handler

New business Account handler

Our well-established client based in Stafford Park based at the heart of Telford is looking for a full time permanent new business account handler to join and strengthen their existing team.

The successful candidate will be developing new business within the company and will have excellent customer interaction skills as there will be an element of visiting clients on a face-to-face basis. You will be making calls to clients past and present whilst working towards your targets and helping to achieve the company’s growth plans.
You will be growing the business by following leads, pro-actively sourcing new business opportunities in order for you to target and win business, which in turn will develop your profile within the company, by growing and maintaining a portfolio in line with your individual account targets, and fully understanding the client’s insurance needs by undertaking a zero-based review at new business and subsequent renewals.

Ideal Candidate

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C in Maths & English.
• At least 2+ years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
• Proficient with Microsoft packages.
• UK Driving licence and access to your own transport.
• Excellent customer interaction skills, over the phone and face to face.
• An excellent eye for detail and the ability and confidence to question risk details with clients in a professional manner.
• Proven history of similar insurance experience to that of this roles requirements & experience of providing specialised sales advice to support customer requirements.
• Ability to identify and match our products with customer demands and needs.
• Thorough understanding of quotation platforms & telephone systems
• To analyse our panel of insurers and research the client’s demands & needs to establish policy suitability and eligibility.
• Full understanding of insurer schemes and delegated rates.
• Full understanding of options available to those clients who are unable to pay the balance in full.

Hours 37.5 per week
(08:45 – 17:15hrs with a rotating ‘late shift to 6pm)

Basic £25,000 per annum (ote £35,000)
Uncapped commission (once probation passed)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Perm role 6 months probation
Free Car Parking
Pension
Basic Health Care
Insurance experience would be helpful but not totally essential

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