New Business Insurance Advisor

About the role

Everywhen, the UK-based broking and advisory arm of the Ardonagh Group, is looking for an ambitious New Business Insurance Advisor to join its growing team in Southampton-Hedge End. The role is hybrid and focuses on generating and converting new business opportunities, helping clients find the right insurance solutions while contributing to the business's growth.

Key responsibilities

• Make outbound sales calls to prospective clients using self-generated and company-provided leads
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities through networking, referrals, marketing campaigns and lead generation
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective customers
• Understand clients' insurance needs and recommend suitable solutions
• Prepare and present quotations, explaining cover, terms and conditions
• Follow up quotations and enquiries to maximise conversion
• Maintain accurate customer records in the company CRM system
• Work with insurers, underwriters and internal teams to deliver the best outcomes for customers
• Meet and exceed agreed sales, activity and conversion targets
• Stay up to date with products, market developments and regulatory requirements, and comply with FCA regulations and company standards

Required profile

• Cert CII qualification, or willingness to work towards professional insurance qualifications
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and insurance compliance requirements
• Previous experience in insurance sales, telesales or a customer-facing sales environment
• Proven experience in outbound calling and lead generation
• Experience in commercial, specialist or personal lines insurance
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, and a target-driven mindset

Required skills

• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills

What we offer

• Permanent, full-time position with a 35-hour working week
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Career progression across the Ardonagh family and award-winning learning and development support
• Pension scheme and 24-hour employee assistance support
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema and shopping vouchers, eyecare vouchers and cycle-to-work schemes
• Volunteering day and community trust donation matching