Description:
New Business Sales Consultant (Employee Benefits) - Salary + attractive bonus package
Mercer Marsh Benefits ™ have a fantastic opportunity to join our team as an Employee Benefits New Business Sales Consultant.
The role is focussed on new business development, within SME organisations. You will work mainly virtually via zoom or team with some phone work but this is not a cold-calling role with the majority of leads provided. We are a dynamic team that is built on trust and respect, we pride ourselves on adapting to change quickly to meet the busy demands of our business and our clients.
Mercer Marsh Benefits ™ (MMB) is part of the Marsh McLennan family, bringing together a broad spectrum of expertise to help clients navigate the complex world of risk & wealth management, HR consulting and employee benefits.
MMB is a global leader in the health and benefits marketplace. Operating in 135 countries, our team of specialists design benefits solutions that meet the needs of businesses and their people, drawing from global intelligence and adapting that wealth of experience to local markets.
What can you expect?
1. Leads provided by the business to support achievement of target
2. No cold calling but client contact is essential
3. Staggered year one target to help drive success
4. Strong bonus earning potential once fully trained and competent
5. Virtual and telephone based consulting role
6. The opportunity to work with an extremely supportive, welcoming and high performing team, who will be there to guide and mentor you, to ensure that you make a success of the role.
7. MMB will require and support industry qualifications. Typically, these include IF7 (Healthcare), GR1 (Protection) & IF1 (General Insurance)
What you will be rewarded with?
8. We offer and embrace a hybrid working model that nurtures a collaborative working environment in the office 3 days per week allowing 2 days per week to be spent working on a remote basis once you are fully trained.
9. Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
10. Regular training internally and externally ensuring your knowledge is market leading.
We will rely on you to:
11. Once fully trained, compliant and competent, you will manage multiple new business projects, across multiple lines of business
12. Using your excellent communication skills, you will be able to lead client meetings asking open & closed questions to understand customer requirements and deliver solutions to cater for their needs.
What you need to have:
13. Previous Employee Benefits experience
14. Strong relationship building skills and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
15. An ambitious nature and a keen contributor within a team environment
16. Strong IT skills, preferably in Microsoft programs including Excel, Office and Word.
17. Good levels of education including Grade C/4 or 5 pts GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
18. Willingness to develop and progress
What makes you stand out:
19. Experience selling or managing employee benefits
20. Proven track record of securing new business wins
21. CII qualified
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