Rural Sales Executive
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3552 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Howden is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Rural Sales Executives sit within the Small Farm Team, providing the first point of triage for all inbound enquiries as well as a broking service for telephone and web sales.
Tasked with, following up enquiries, signposting them to the correct team and on boarding new rural customers, via pro-active client engagement and the timely follow up of inbound enquiries. Required to ascertain the correct client information, broke client insurances and complete transactions that meet the customers Demands and Needs, in a sales driven environment, whilst maintaining a compliant and client centric manner.
- Develop strong relationships with clients
- Ensure transactions are conducted with full transparency
- Deal with incoming enquiries from clients and agents
- Behave with all clients (both internal and external) fairly and ethically
- Assist in the creation of comprehensive broking information documents
- Ensure up to date records are maintained at all times on the Group systems
- Assist in planning the most appropriate insurance programme for the client's demands and needs
- Ensure that all information is passed when required to the appropriate team
Skills and abilities needed to perform role
- Good level of numeracy and literacy
- Good communication skills including, written verbal and face to face
- Able to work independently and use initiative
- Negotiation and influencing skills(able to sell)
- Computer literate
- Resilient and calm under pressure
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of a sales environment (preferably telesales)
- Knowledge or experience of the Rural Sector/Lifestyle (desirable but not essential)
- 1-2 years experience working in insurance broking sector
Professional Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
- Working towards or has attained Cert CII
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Howden, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3552 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~181k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Howden holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.