Trainee Commercial / Sales Underwriters Job in Lancashire, North West Uk
Background
AXA Commercial has been established as a business with it’s own PL accountability, formed after the separation of AXA Insurance's Commercial and Personal Lines businesses.
We provide commercial insurance products primarily through brokers and corporate partners, with a growing presence in the direct market.
We are looking for pro-active, commercially astute people who can benefit from the training we will provide to become Commercial Underwriters in our Bolton Office.
You will be handling telephone and web-based queries from new and existing commercial insurance customers, providing excellent service, identifying and fulfilling sales opportunities and working to demanding targets.
We are based at Middlebrook, adjacent to the Reebok Stadium. Situated approximately 18 miles to the north west of Manchester. We can be reached directly by rail - via Horwich Parkway - or road - via the M61 and regional motorway network. Free parking is provided.
The role
We offer a great working environment with all the support and recognition you deserve.
Dealing with business clients, you'll use your experience to achieve sales targets, generate opportunities and deliver outstanding service.
We're already a successful player in the competitive commercial insurance market, and now you could join in our success by taking your career to a new level as part of our team. Handling incoming customer enquiries, and following up on new business sales leads, you will use your expertise to deliver ambitious sales and customer service targets.
You'll be positive and motivated with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Some sales experience will be really useful. Financial services industry experience would also be great, but is not essential.
We will provide full support to allow you to gain professional qualifications as part of your career development.
Additional job board published information
- A comprehensive training package.
- 35 hours per week Monday - Friday between 8am and 6pm.
- Annual performance bonus - typically 6% of annual basic salary.
- Holiday entitlement 23 days rising to 28 days within 5 years employent, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible benefit scheme.
- Defined contribution company pension.
- Free parking.
- Discount on AXA products, for example: travel insurance, home insurance, motor insurance, investments and pensions, private medical insurance and cash plan, and dental care.
- Interest free season ticket loan scheme.
- Structured personal development.
- Dress down days on Friday.
- Free drinks (tea/coffee etc).
Recruitment Process
- Initial CV screen.
- Telephone Interview.
- Face to face interview and role play.
Start Dates
- Monday, 28th November 2011.
- Monday, 9th January 2012.
- Others - to be confirmed.
Contact Details
- Simon Brinson, Resourcing Partner, 07974 833035, simon.brinson@axa-insurance.co.uk
- Louise Leatherbarrow, Team Manager, 01204 815131, louise.leatherbarrow@axa-insurance.co.uk
Please ensure that your application is completed and officially submitted on-line no later than the closing date.
Your fully completed application will be acknowledged by email.
Early applications will be dealt with promptly.