Farming Account Handler

Farming Account Handler

Location: Chippenham

Salary: £25,000 - £34,000

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.00-5.00

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays).
• Continuous opportunity for career progression and further qualifications.
• Pension Contributions & Employee Benefits Schemes.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.

The Company

Our client is one of the most trusted and reputable organisations within the insurance industry, regularly winning consumer awards for their excellent products and best-in-class customer service. They have been going for over a century and manage their clients from local offices, ensuring community is at the heart of the business.

The Role

We have a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong passion for agriculture, this role is perfect for those who have transferable skills or are looking to build the required skills. You will be able to utilise the extensive training, support and resources available both within the Agency and wider company in order to develop an in-depth understanding of their comprehensive insurance offering to the agricultural industry.

Responsibilities:

• Managing an existing portfolio of customers, promoting and cross selling our suite of products, including Financial Services & Risk Management Services and our range of Motor and Personal General Insurance products.
• Driving sustainable business growth by identifying new sales opportunities with prospective farming customers and delivering tailored insurance solutions to meet their needs.
• Working collaboratively with the sales support and claims teams within the agency, you'll have a remarkable opportunity to capitalise on existing relationships and deliver exceptional service to our customers.

Skills and Requirements:

• An understanding of the Agricultural sector is strongly desired.
• A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C or above.
• An interest in meeting new people and strong relationship building skills.
• Negotiation skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
• A results-driven approach to work to meet targets and deliver results to tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent time management skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person