Business Development Executive

We are recruiting for a Business Development Executive to work closely with the team to generate good quality leads and appointments from inbound and outbound telephone conversations.

In this role you will:

• Work effectively within the agency's close-knit, customer-focused team, generating and setting up appointments for the Account Executives and Financial Adviser


• Identify decision-makers and qualify leads through effective questioning and active listening


• Conduct cold calls to potential customers from provided leads or self-generated lists


• Implement new initiatives from the inbound and outbound conversations to improve the frequency and quality of the leads generated


• Pro-actively develop a pipeline of prospects
  
  a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, including Maths and English


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office and sales support systems


• Someone who is comfortable outbound calling clients, using the current database and developing new leads


• Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities


• A passion, enthusiasm and drive for sales


• Excellent relationship-building, communication and sales skills
  
  As a local agency of NFU Mutual, the insurance agency in Bury delivers a first-class service, selling the product range across the region, to existing and new customers, who are at the core of everything they do. Part of the NFU Mutual family who won the "Which? Insurance Brand Of The Year 2023", they are on a journey of growth and excellence and take pride in providing exceptional insurance services and customer care to a diverse range of personal and commercial customers.
  
  A professional, hard-working but friendly and supportive work environment that allows you to perform at your best


• Investment in your personal development with a comprehensive training plan that allows you to progress in your career, including support with relevant qualifications


• Regular team events and activities


• 25 days annual leave, plus all bank holidays (increasing with service to 27 days)


• healthcare cash plan and pension plan


• Free on-site parking


This role is 100% office based, to ensure a quality service provision and a happy connected team. Flexible hours available (minimum 28 hours, maximum 35 hours per week). Salary and annual leave entitlement advertised is based on full time hours.

Interviews to be held on Wednesday, 29th May 2024.

Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not by NFU Mutual directly.
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