Sales Development Specialist

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The Role Were now looking for a motivated Sales Development Specialist to join us at the Jensten Group. Youll be based at our Littlehampton office, working closely with our Account Executives and Branch Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving growth for our Professional Indemnity insurance offering. The main purpose of the role is to proactively identify, research, and engage with Commercial Insurance prospects, supporting the business through high-quality lead generation that our Account Executives will convert into new clients. You can expect fantastic career progression, training, and development within the role and the insurance industry in general. We offer hybrid working (Mon-Wed office, Thu-Fri home), a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real impact on our growth. Key Responsibilities

Drive targeted generation of new business leads within Professional Indemnity and wider Commercial Insurance. Conduct outbound calls to prospects, qualifying leads and booking appointments for Account Executives. Collaborate closely with AEs and attend regular sales and pipeline meetings to align priorities and share insights. Use CRM (Acturis) to record all prospecting activity and maintain accurate opportunity data. Monitor and report on call activity and lead generation performance. Encourage and support colleagues in identifying potential leads for follow-up, researching renewal dates, and adding to the pipeline. Maintain and update opportunity pipeline to track prospecting progress and team contributions. Deliver weekly reports on lead generation activity, including calls made, leads generated, appointments booked, and conversion rates. Ensure compliance with local procedures, customer service standards, and FCA regulations. About You

As our Sales Development Specialist, youll have excellent communication and written skills with a keen eye for detail. Youll be proactive, driven, and passionate about developing your career within the insurance industry. You will also have: Youll also be or have:

Preferred Benefits

Previous experience in a sales or new business generation role (essential). Experience in a regulated sales environment (preferred) insurance training will be provided. Insurance background is an advantage ideally Commercial or Professional Indemnity. Strong customer service and sales skills. Excellent telephone manner and ability to build relationships quickly. Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within Insurance. Ability to use initiative and multi-task, updating relevant systems and admin. Rewards & Benefits When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme. 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays. Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme. Flex-benefits A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you. Group Life Assurance cover. 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid. Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career. Perks at Work amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc. Holiday purchase scheme up to 5 days annually. About Us

At Jensten Group, were proud to be one of the UKs leading insurance broking businesses and were growing fast. Operating through six specialist divisionsNetwork Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwritingwe deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third-party broking partners. Our Connected Broker strategy brings together the capabilities of our retail broking, London Market expertise, underwriting strength, and broker network to deliver best-in-class outcomes for our clients. We handle around £650 million in Gross Written Premium each year and work closely with many of the UKs top insurers, building strong, long-standing partnerships In 2025, we entered an exciting new chapter with Bain Capital becoming our strategic investment partner accelerating our ambition to build the to be the UK's leading independent insurance broker - experts protecting what matters. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, Jensten offers opportunities to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.

Division Jensten Insurance Brokers Role

Retail Locations Littlehampton Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time CURRENT VACANCIES

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