Talent.com
This job offer is not available in your country.
Insurance Sales Advisor

Insurance Sales Advisor

MarkelManchester, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Are you great at dealing with customers over the telephone? Are you able to follow up leads and turn these into sales? Help us provide an outstanding new business & renewals service to our customers across the UK while working for a recognised leading global insurance company here at Markel as an Insurance Sales Advisor.

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity : We are looking for a dedicated and driven Insurance Sales Advisor who would like to progress their sales career with us. We offer great working hours - no late evenings or weekend working and a fantastic office location in the city centre. Working as part of an encouraging and lively team environment where we offer lots of rewards and benefits for your hard work and achievements.

The role will be taking care of some inbound as well as making outbound telephone calls to insurance customers including those that have received an insurance quotes but not yet purchased specialist insurance products, handling online quote referrals as well as re-engaging with lapsed customers from previous years and renewal chasers aiming to convert quotes into business.

There is no cold calling involved in the role, all leads are warm and pre-generated !

Markel are a global insurance business where we can offer you plenty of career progression opportunities across other areas such as claims, underwriting and business development.

If you’re looking to develop your insurance career then this may be the role for you

What you’ll be doing

  • Making outbound calls to customers – handling quotes, renewals, referrals and contacting lapsed customers with a view to converting these into business
  • Handling inbound calls from new and existing customers
  • Cross selling complementary insurance products
  • Quoting, binding, renewing and taking payment for policies
  • Answering customer questions over the telephone, live chat and email and following-up outstanding renewals
  • Processing online quote referrals as within underwriting authority (new business and renewals)
  • Handling mid-term adjustments and issuing renewal invitations and other administrative tasks

Our must haves

  • You’ll have some previous experience working within a sales, customer service, telesales or telemarketing environment – either face to face or via telephone
  • Experience of working to sales or retention targets would be ideal
  • Strong objection handling and negotiating skills as well as the ability to identify and cross sell other suitable products to warm customers
  • A confident communicator and have a great customer focused approach
  • A drive and enthusiasm for achieving your targets – you will be able to earn monthly commission on achieving team and individual targets along with regular great cash and prize incentives
  • Who we are

    Markel Corporation (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

    What’s in it for you

  • A great starting salary of £28,000 plus great monthly bonus, incentive rewards & strong benefits package…
  • 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
  • Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
  • There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
  • Are you ready to play your part?

    Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

    Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

    We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us on 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

    #LI-PC1

    #LI-Hybrid #PlayYourPartUK

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Insurance Advisor • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

    Related jobs
    • Promoted
    Sales Advisor

    Sales Advisor

    McCarthy Recruitment LimitedAlvanley, England, gb
    Permanent
    Job Title : Sales Advisor Salary : OTE £31,000 Location : Helsby, Cheshire Role : Permanent Are you passionate about excellent customer experience? Do you thrive in a role where you can deliver an exc...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Outbound Sales Advisor - Fully Remote

    Outbound Sales Advisor - Fully Remote

    Talent TentManchester, England, .GB
    Remote
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Outbound Sales Advisor - Fully Remote, start dates in October 2025.Major UK insurance company (trusted by millions).Average bonus of £500-£700 per month (top performers go above this).Great benefit...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Leisure Membership Advisor

    Leisure Membership Advisor

    Village HotelsCheadle, ENG, GB
    Full-time
    The first step on the road to fitness, is making the decision to get started.Joining a gym is a little like dating.You want to know what you’re committing to, whether you have the time to fit...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Customer Contact Advisor

    Customer Contact Advisor

    Solus Accident Repair CentresDaresbury, ENG, GB
    Full-time
    OurCustomer Solutions Centre Advisorsare the face of Solus and work closely with.You will be the first point of contact for customers over the telephone helping them get back to normal during a pot...Show moreLast updated: 5 hours ago
    • Promoted
    Team Leader

    Team Leader

    SPORTSWIFT LIMITED T / A CARD FACTORYLeek, England, United Kingdom
    Full-time
    About the job Location : Derby street Leek Contracted Hours Available : 8 Were on the lookout for a friendly and upbeat Team Leader to bring energy, positivity, and great vibes to our store! In this...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Sales Advisor

    Sales Advisor

    Wolseley UK LimitedCrewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
    Full-time +1
    We are plumb Centre, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland.We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything w...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Protection Adviser

    Protection Adviser

    Vitality Corporate Services LimitedHeaviley, England, gb
    Full-time
    About The Role Team - Protection, ( D2C Life Department) Hybrid role - 2 days a week in the office What this role is all about Its important to relate to your customer, understand their needs.If yo...Show moreLast updated: 19 days ago
    • Promoted
    Inbound Sales Advisor

    Inbound Sales Advisor

    phs GroupSkelmersdale, England, gb
    Full-time
    About The Role The Organisation : Our vision is to be the UKs number one provider of essential workplace products and services for small businesses. We value helpfulness, reliability and innovation w...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Sales Advisor

    Sales Advisor

    TED StaffingManchester, England, United Kingdom
    Full-time
    Product Sales Advisor - Immediate start! Ted Experience have an exciting opportunity for a Product Sales Advisor to join our innovative, high performing and fast paced team.Working with a world lea...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    Insurance Advisor

    Insurance Advisor

    A-PlanEngland, Greater Manchester, Altrincham
    Full-time
    With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge.Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also...Show moreLast updated: 26 days ago
    Remote Outbound Sales Advisor

    Remote Outbound Sales Advisor

    Pertemps Managed SolutionsManchester,North West,UK
    Remote
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Bonuses | Monday–Friday | Work from Home.Join a leading name in Insurance as a fully remote outbound sales advisor.Enjoy a clear career path, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits.If you'r...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Entry Level Sales Advisor

    Entry Level Sales Advisor

    Blackwater Recruitment LtdBaldwin's Gate, England, gb
    Full-time
    Kickstart Your Sales Career : Entry Level Customer Sales Advisor Amazing Benefits & Full Training! - Stoke Ready to launch a rewarding full time career in sales with incredible perks from the start...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    • New!
    Sales Consultant

    Sales Consultant

    Arnold Clark.Ainsworth, England, gb
    Full-time
    We offer : £25,500 with no company car or £23,500 with company car On target earnings of £35,000-£40,000 with uncapped earning potential A flexible five-day working week 33 days' annual leave All th...Show moreLast updated: 4 hours ago
    Outbound Sales Advisor - Warm Leads

    Outbound Sales Advisor - Warm Leads

    H2eCommerceCrewe, UK
    Part-time
    Quick Apply
    Join Our Winning Team as an Outbound Sales Advisor!.Ready to take your sales career to the next level? We're on the lookout for passionate, experienced Outbound Sales Advisors to join our thriving ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Inbound Sales & Service Advisor - Fully Remote

    Inbound Sales & Service Advisor - Fully Remote

    Talent TentManchester, England, .GB
    Remote
    Full-time
    Quick Apply
    Inbound Sales & Service Advisor – Remote, start dates from October 2025.Major UK insurance company (trusted by millions). Remote role, with all equipment provided.Average bonus : £400–£600 / ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Outbound Sales Advisor

    Outbound Sales Advisor

    Work Lyf Group LimitedCrewe, England, gb
    Full-time
    Our client hasa position that has become availablefor Sales Executives based in the Crewe area.B2B sales) Their mainfocus is on helping you to play to your strengths by offering you 1-to-1 personal...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Sales Advisor

    Sales Advisor

    McCarthy RecruitmentHelsby,North West,UK
    Full-time +1
    Quick Apply
    Are you passionate about excellent customer experience? Do you thrive in a role where you can deliver an excellent end to end customer journey?. We’re looking for an exceptional relationship builder...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Customer Sales Advisor

    Customer Sales Advisor

    Pertemps BondManchester Area United Kingdom,North West,UK
    Full-time +1
    Quick Apply
    Location : Manchester (Store-based).Contract : Full-time / Permanent.Have you recently worked in customer service?.Do you enjoy upselling and building lasting customer relationships?.We are looking f...Show moreLast updated: 21 days ago
    • Promoted
    Sales Advisor - Uncapped Commission

    Sales Advisor - Uncapped Commission

    EENewton-le-Willows, Merseyside, United Kingdom
    Full-time
    If you’re a natural when it comes to connecting with people – building relationships and understanding their needs – you could be a great fit for a Sales Advisor role with EE.At EE, we’re harnessin...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    COMMERCIAL INSURANCE EXECUTIVE

    COMMERCIAL INSURANCE EXECUTIVE

    KPI RecruitingCrewe, England, gb
    Permanent
    Motor Trade Insurance Account Handler – Hybrid | Permanent | Crewe £30,000 - £35,000 PER ANNUM Are you an experienced insurance professional with a passion for delivering outstanding client se...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago