Overview
Jensten is seeking a motivated New Business Account Executive, based from our Cheadle office, to join the New Business team. The role focuses on Commercial General Insurance (i.e. Liabilities & Properties) and involves creating long-standing client relationships through excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
* Handling new business enquiries by taking information from customers and obtaining quotations from insurers
* Putting forward new business tenders to customers and chasing for instructions
* Developing and sustaining relationships with customers
* Demonstrating confident and efficient telephone skills
* Analyzing client needs and developing solutions
* Making outgoing telephone calls/visits to existing and prospective customers
* Ensuring adherence to the company compliance, systems and procedures at all times
* Responding promptly to client queries and ensuring that all communications with customers and/or insurers or other business contacts are accurately recorded (in writing)
About You
* Commercial Insurance industry background (essential)
* Experience of generating new business
* Great customer service and communication skills
* Excellent face-to-face & telephone manner, with ability to network and build working relationships
* Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within Insurance and sales
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task, updating relevant systems and admin (ideally with Acturis knowledge)
Rewards & Benefits
* Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme
* Hybrid working options (3 days in the office and 2 from home once settled in)
* 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
* Auto enrolment into our pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
* Flex-benefits – a range of flexible benefits
* Group Life Assurance cover – up to 4x salary
* 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
* Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
* Perks at work – discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items, etc.
* Holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 days annually
About Jensten
Launched in 2018, Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. We place over £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd’s and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms. We focus on delivering insurance distribution excellence with a collaborative culture.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
* Industries – Insurance
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