Job Description

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The role

We're now looking for a motivated New Business Account Executive, based from our Cheadle office to join us here at the Jensten Group. We have specialisms in Hospitality, Entertainment, and Licensed Trades and arrange insurance either directly with policyholders or via other insurance brokers who come to us because of our range of products and excellent service levels. The main purpose of the role is to work within our New Business team & generate new business- focussing on Commercial General Insurance (i.e. Liabilities & Properties) and to create new long standing client relationships through the delivery of excellent customer service. Some key responsibilities will include:
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.
Develop and sustain relationships with customers
Demonstrate confident and efficient telephone skills
Effectively analyse client needs and develop solutions.
Making outgoing telephone calls/ visits to existing and prospective customers
Ensure adherence to the company compliance, systems and procedures at all times
Respond promptly to client queries and ensure that all communications with customers and/or insurers or other business contacts are accurately recorded (in writing)

About you

As one of our New Business Account Executive's, you'll have excellent communication and written skills with a keen eye for detail. The role would suit an individual with a Commercial Insurance sales background, and who has a genuine passion/ flair for New Business generation. This is an exciting time to join us and the successful candidate can expect fantastic career progression, training & development within the role and Insurance Industry in general- as well as excellent commissions. You will also be or have:
Commercial Insurance industry background (essential)
Experience of generating new business
Great customer service and communication skills
Excellent face to face & telephone manner, being able to network & build working relationships easily
Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within Insurance and sales
Worked in a similar role previously
Good attention to detail and can multi-task, updating relevant systems and admin (ideally with Acturis knowledge)

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:
Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
Flexibility with Hybrid working options (3 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 excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
Group Life Assurance cover- a massive X4 of salary
3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over 650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.
We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.
And that is why you should join us!
Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.

Division

Jensten Insurance Brokers

Role

Retail

Locations

Cheadle

Remote status

Hybrid

CONTACT

Arif Khan


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