Job Overview

Apply now Our goal is to find: the right talent the right job. Position: New Business Account ManagerLocation: StevenageSalary: £25,000 - £30,000 p/a +OTEContract: Permanent - 8:30am - 5:30pm/ Monday-Friday New Business Account Manager: Are you a well presented individual?Have you got experience generating leads and winning new business?Are you resourceful and persistent?Do you have experience working within the Insurance industry?Do you have excellent communication skills?Are you a highly organised and self-motivated individual?Do you have a full UK driving license?Maybe you've previously worked within the finance sector?Can you take full ownership of your workload and to see all enquiries through from start to finish?Do you possess can do attitude and ability to use own initiative?Does working for a growing, creative organisation which invests in its employees excite you? If you answered yes this could be the next exciting opportunity as a New Business Account Manager role that you've been looking for..... Responsibilities: We are looking for a highly self-motivated sales person that is extremely enthusiastic, determined, someone that relishes a challenge and who wants to be part of a successful growing organisation.You will manage your own diary, generate your own leads and see any enquiries through from start to finish (with the support of the sales team).You will be required to work with the sales & marketing team to ensure that all documents relating to existing and prospect clients are filed correctly and kept up to date.Follow up on enquiries generated through recommendation.Actively seeking out and engaging with potential client prospects from both warm and cold sources. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Preparing, issuing and reviewing new business documentation to direct clientsUndertaking telephone-based quotes with prospective clientsFollow up calls to clients to chase decisions, progress of quote etc.Overcoming objections and promoting the key selling features of the company productsMinor levels of administration and issue of New Business documentationCross-selling of products from the company portfolio to clients where appropriateAnswering telephone based policy enquiries from existing clientsLiaising with underwriters and insurers to negotiate the best possible terms for clients at New Business stageOperating under delegated authority from insurersBeing the first point of contact for your existing clients, acting as client liaison.Database management of prospective and converted leads Required Skills: Excel, Outlook and Word competentBasic understanding of the insurance marketProfessional telephone mannerCommission / target driven with previous sales experienceTeam playerAbility to overcome objectionsPrevious new business experienceAbility to work independently, using personal judgement whilst operating within specific guidelines when reviewing underwriting terms and premiums.Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workloadAn good understanding of the commercial insurance industry (Desirable)Cert CII qualified or higher (Desirable)Understanding of the medical insurance sector and associated products (Desirable) About TalentHQ Recruitment Ltd TalentHQ Ltd are an "Award Winning" recruitment consultancy which is headed up by a team of talented consultants. Within our HQ we specialise in adding 'talent' within Temporary & Permanent positions across all Business Support roles from Junior to Senior Management. We are proud to work with a leading number of blue-chip companies as well as smaller SMEs businesses throughout the UK. Awards: FSB Hertfordshire - Best New Business - Winners 2014 & Most Inspiring New Business 2015.

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Business Development Insurance Lead Generation Sales New Business Development