Farming Account HandlerBishop's Stortford£30,000 - £40,000. On top of your basic salary, you can also expect a company pension, several incentive schemes which include a very generous commission scheme for referrals, as well as free on site parking. They also offer first class training and development.
You’ll have access to first class on‑going training and development, which means you’ll learn more, become even better at your job, and open doors to various internal moves or promotions in the future. You’d be joining a team where people tend to stay for the long haul, with staff turnover well below the industry average.
This is a business where honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of their values. You will like them, champion the personal approach to customer service that this business is renowned for.
What you’ll do
You will be dealing exclusively with farming clients, providing them with bespoke insurance solutions. Regular client site visits will be a big part of this role. You will be out seeing a number of clients in the farming sector, ensuring this well‑known insurance business’s existing customers are always well cared for via an annual renewal review, as well as identifying and proactively maximising cross‑sell opportunities. You will also be the person managing all the farming accounts, so will have a degree of autonomy too.
What you’ll need
* To be considered you must have a farming/agricultural background and excel at building trusted, long‑term relationships.
* This farming/agriculture background may come from employment, education or personal/lived experience (perhaps you grew up on a family farm, attended agricultural college, you live on a farm or your long‑term partner is a farmer); they are looking for someone who knows this area well and has a real passion for the farming/agriculture sector, so you can relate with your clients and understand your core customers.
* You will have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Level 5 / Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics.
* You will need a UK Driving licence and your own vehicle as travel to customers’ premises in rural locations is a key part of the role.
* You will also need to be a quick learner with a good memory, as there is a lot to learn here and you will need to file that away in your mind for the day you may need to use this knowledge!
About the company
A vibrant and fun insurance business that currently numbers 15, many of whom have between 5-15 years service, based in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford. They offer a relaxed environment with a dress‑down office (dogs allowed in the office), fun training and social days and massively invest in their team, be that on‑going training and support as well as long‑term career development.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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