Insurance Sales Agent / Senior Group Secretary

Our well-known client is proud of their Tied Agency network, which appears on high streets and in local communities up and down the UK. It's the main distribution channel and USP, playing a key role in their commitment to the customer which enables them to be the Which top insurer repeatedly. They have over 300 local Agency offices across the UK, run by Agents who look after existing customers and attract new ones.

Join our Beverley Agency and you'll enjoy the challenge of leading and building a significant investment Agency that has a strong existing client base. As a Senior Agent, you will have the chance to develop, shape and support the team and ensure they're equipped for future growth. Working alongside an established Business Partner you will find plenty of opportunities to build upon a number of strong existing client relationships that continue to bring in new business. Working alongside us will put you at the heart of the local community, where you will be championing local farmers interests and responsible for recruiting and retaining members.

Your opportunity as an Agent & Group Secretary

As a Senior Agent, you will need to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills. You'll be your own boss, running an agency under our name, selling our award-winning products and services. You'll have the freedom to develop plans and strategies, recruit a team and expand your ambitions. It's a chance to use your entrepreneurial flair to grow a business with a full range of customers, from farmers to homeowners, commercial businesses to car owners.

This means you'll need a combination of personal and professional qualities. You'll be an excellent communicator, great with people from a wide range of backgrounds, with the ability to spot a sales opportunity and develop new business. With an entrepreneurial attitude and a clear vision, you'll be commercially sharp and open to innovations to continually improve your agency.

As well as being a strong and influential business leader, you'll also be an inspirational and motivational manager to your team. Collaborative, positive and supportive, you'll give them opportunities to develop their talents while making sure they work to all relevant regulations and standards of compliance.

You'll also play a major role in the farming community as your area's Group Secretary. We represent the voice of agriculture up to the highest levels. You'll play a major role in this, championing local farmers' interests, arranging local meetings and events, recruiting and retaining members and keeping them up-to-date on union policy. This will put you at the heart of the local rural community, giving you the chance to make the most of new business opportunities for your Agency. With full backing from the union, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership to marketing and media.

On target earnings for your first year will be up to GBP80k dependent on experience.

Rewards and benefits

You'll be joining an established business, so won't need to make any up-front capital investment and as a self-employed Agent, your income will be incorporated within the business financials. You'll have the freedom to grow your business; to recruit, reward and develop your staff; and to lead with the autonomy of an entrepreneur, all with the backing of a major organisation.

Is being an Agent right for you?

Before you register your interest in becoming an Agent with this high street name, please ask yourself the following questions.

* Do you want to run your own business?

* Do you have strong leadership and managerial skills?

* Do you have a solid understanding of Farming?

* Can you balance the need to grow a sales business while managing a team?

* Do you enjoy interacting with people, building networks and playing an active role in the community?

If the answers to these are yes, then we are looking forward to hearing from you.