Sales Advisor - Financial Services Sector
Base Salary: Up to £40,000 + Commission + Benefits
OTE: £75,000 Year 1 | Six-figure earnings achievable in Year 2
Hours: 37.5-hour working week
Location: Manchester City Centre | Hybrid working available post-probation
Manchester Staff are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a key player and well-established brand within the insurance sector, known for its strong market presence, excellent reputation, and high-performance culture.
Despite operating in a traditionally corporate industry, the business offers a modern, energetic, and people-first environment where success is celebrated and personality is encouraged.
Their office space is widely regarded as one of the best in the city - an impressive, open-plan environment with a vibrant atmosphere, terrace spaces, and social areas that reflect the company's forward-thinking culture.
The team is high-performing, collaborative, and stable, with very low attrition, creating a positive, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious sales professional looking to step into a lucrative, fast-paced industry with genuine long-term earning potential.
The Opportunity
As a Sales Advisor, you will play a key role in driving new business growth through strong outbound telephony sales activity, alongside converting high-quality inbound enquiries.
The business provides up to 30 warm inbound leads per week per advisor, generated via social media campaigns and website enquiries. However, success in this role will rely heavily on your ability to proactively engage prospects, build rapport quickly over the phone, confidently handle objections, and consistently close opportunities.
This is a high-energy, phone-based sales environment where resilience, pace, and performance are rewarded.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct high-volume outbound sales calls
Convert warm inbound enquiries into new business
Manage and maximise up to 30 warm leads per week
Proactively generate additional opportunities through outbound activity
Build and maintain a strong, consistent sales pipeline
Engage professionally with senior decision-makers
Identify client needs and provide tailored insurance solutions
Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets
Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent client outcomes
About You
Proven experience in outbound telephony sales is essential
Strong track record of consistently hitting and exceeding targets
Confident, persuasive communicator with excellent objection-handling skills
Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
Highly motivated, resilient, and self-disciplined
Strong commercial awareness and emotional intelligence
Ambitious, with a clear desire to maximise earnings and progressInsurance experience is beneficial but not essential - full training is provided.
What's on Offer
Base salary up to £40,000
Incremental salary increases based on consistently achieving targets over a sustained period
Year 1 OTE: £75,000
Uncapped commission structure
Six-figure earning potential by Year 2
Up to 30 warm inbound leads per week provided
37.5-hour working week
Hybrid working model after probation
Structured 3-week induction and industry-leading training
Clear progression pathway with performance-based advancement
Monthly and quarterly incentives
European city break rewards
Summer "work from the balcony" days
Monthly socials, BBQs, and summer terrace parties
Modern, open-plan office with premium facilities
Comprehensive benefits package
Ready to Apply?
If you're a confident outbound sales professional who thrives on targets and wants a role where consistent performance leads to higher basic salary and uncapped commission, this could be your ideal next step.
Interviews are taking place now, don't miss the opportunity to accelerate your sales career.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person