Circa £30,000 (dependant on experience) with uncapped bonus scheme
Full Time Position
Permanent Contract
Location: Market Bosworth
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. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Market Bosworth Agency. We are a well-established and high performing insurance agency based in Market Bosworth with excellent transport links. The friendly and supportive team have a range of experience which combine to offer the best possible customer and business outcomes. This role is a chance for the right candidate to join us and contribute to our ongoing growth. In return we offer the opportunity for internal progression and a focus on continual colleague development.
About the role:
Working from our office as a key part of our sales team, you will be expected to prospect and develop new leads, identify cross sell opportunities and develop relationships to win new business. You can be confident that our trusted brand will bring you opportunities to convert business. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic person, who is keen to develop their sales career further.
About you
What we’re looking for:
• New Business Development
Identify, contact, and convert new business opportunities within the SME commercial sector. Build your own sustainable and profitable client base across the local area.
• Sales Planning & Prospecting
Conduct research into local businesses, market conditions, and competitors to identify and approach prospective customers. Use insight to develop and deliver a consistent sales pipeline.
• Client Engagement
Understand clients’ individual business needs and provide tailored insurance solutions using NFU Mutual’s range of general insurance products.
• Cross-Selling & Collaboration
Identify opportunities to refer clients to other NFU Mutual services such as Financial Services (Protection, Pensions, Investments), Risk Management Services, and Health & Safety Consultancy.
• Agency Marketing & Community Engagement
Support the delivery of local marketing activity, including attendance at shows, events, and local networking opportunities to build your profile and the agency's brand.
• Customer Experience
Deliver exceptional service standards at every stage of the customer journey, always meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Compliance & Quality Standards
Ensure all activity complies with NFU Mutual’s regulatory requirements and Training & Competence scheme. Maintain accurate and compliant records of customer interactions and advice given.
• Continuous Learning
Take responsibility for your ongoing development, keeping up to date with product knowledge, market changes, and compliance expectations.
• Teamwork & Agency Contribution
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the agency to contribute to the overall success and customer experience.
• Other Duties
Undertake any additional tasks as required by the agents or line manager to support the agency’s operations and objectives.
We have developed our initial training programme to suit the current circumstances; you will be fully supported through this period of learning.
Our commitment to you:
• Professional, hardworking yet supportive and friendly environment, with a strong team ethos and ethical practices
• Competitive salary and potential annual performance related pay increases
• Long-term career development opportunities and high-level training
Benefits:
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 1 Extra day holiday for your birthday
• Free On-Site Parking
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Company Events
• Company Pension
Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter to:
Closing date for all applications: 1st September 2025.
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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