Trainee or Experienced Farm Account Executive
Trainee or Experienced Farm Account Executive
Salary - £19,000 - £34,000 (dependant on experience) plus incentive scheme
Full Time position
Permanent Contract
Location: South Cotswolds Agency – Wotton-under-Edge or Chippenham site
Monday – Friday – 9am – 5pm
Introduction 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 Agency
As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first-class service, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. This role is an exciting opportunity for anybody who is looking to join a well-respected agency of NFU Mutual, to work within a vibrant and enthusiastic team.
About the role:
As a Farm Account Executive, you’ll be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of customers, promoting and cross selling our suite of NFU Mutual products, including Financial Services & Risk Management Services and our range of Motor and Personal General Insurance products.
You’ll also play a pivotal role in driving sustainable business growth by identifying new sales opportunities with prospective farming customers and delivering tailored insurance solutions to meet their needs.
Working collaboratively with the sales support and claims teams within the agency, you'll have a remarkable opportunity to capitalise on existing relationships and deliver exceptional service to our customers.
An opportunity for an individual with a strong passion for agriculture, this role is perfect for those who have transferable skills or are looking to build the required skills. 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 comprehensive insurance offering to the agricultural industry.
About you:
You will be a driven and highly motivated individual with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, you possess:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest in meeting new people and strong relationship building skills
• Negotiation skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and achieve positive outcomes
• A results-driven approach to work to meet targets and deliver results to tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Excellent time management skills
• A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above
• An understanding of the Agricultural sector is strongly desired
Our commitment to you:
To allow you to perform to your best, we will invest in your personal development and provide a comprehensive training plan and the ability to develop your role within our business.
Other notes
• The application process will consist of an initial telephone call, followed by a face-to-face interview.
• 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.
If you would like an initial confidential discussion about the role, please contact Carrie Sealy on 01453 842193 or carrie_sealy@nfumutual.co.uk
Closing date for all applications: Friday 14th June 2024.
Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.
Whatever your role, as a key member of your agency team, you’ll enjoy the chance to develop your insurance industry knowledge and skills and build a rewarding career. For most roles you won’t necessarily need an insurance background. It’s more about your personal qualities – your ability to learn quickly, develop strong working relationships with a range of different people and give customers excellent service, with trusted advice and products.
Bring these qualities and you’ll be supported with a full range of training and development opportunities so you can build the career you want. These include the chance to gain an apprenticeship, as well as support to study for professional qualifications and full training in all aspects of the insurance industry.
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