Senior Protection Consultant
Working hours:
This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis. Location:
North West, you will be required to cover customers across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield (but not exclusively). Closing date:
10th February 2025. The opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Protection Consultant, supporting a panel of intermediary firms to create, develop and maintain relationships to exceed sales targets. This role is predominantly desk-based using telephone and virtual means of communication, along with approximately 20% of time in the panel’s region to support the overall Zurich Distribution strategy. You’ll need to be flexible and adaptable, working between home, office, and field as your panel demands. There may be potential occasional overnight stays in the region and at events if the business need arises. What will you be doing? Create, develop, and manage relationships with key intermediaries to promote Zurich and drive protection sales via telephone and regular face-to-face interaction. Support key firms and strategic partners to drive better interaction and target market share growth. Support UK-wide roadshows in stand and presenter slots when required, primarily in your region. Understand responsibilities associated with FCA membership including topical industry changes such as fair value, consumer duty, and cost of living. Be at the leading edge of understanding the marketplace and industry developments when dealing with distributors. Operate within our Competency Development Framework. Improve and update product and market knowledge and apply it appropriately. Use and optimize opportunities from analytic tools and MI. Adopt strategic account management development learning and practices where needed. Who are we looking for? A motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who wants to make a difference as part of a team. Experience in the insurance, protection, or sales industry with experience in presentation delivery. An effective communicator, both on the telephone and face-to-face, as well as superior organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have passed the R05 Exam (or equivalent). What will you get in return? We offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits include a 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance, and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday. At Zurich, we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We’re committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. The financials: 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme. Annual company bonus. Income Protection. Life cover - four times your salary. Time away: 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays. Three days paid volunteering. Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Your health is important to us: Access to Private medical insurance. Virtual GP appointments. Discounted gym membership. We're making a difference: Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
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Working hours:
This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis. Location:
North West, you will be required to cover customers across Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield (but not exclusively). Closing date:
10th February 2025. The opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Protection Consultant, supporting a panel of intermediary firms to create, develop and maintain relationships to exceed sales targets. This role is predominantly desk-based using telephone and virtual means of communication, along with approximately 20% of time in the panel’s region to support the overall Zurich Distribution strategy. You’ll need to be flexible and adaptable, working between home, office, and field as your panel demands. There may be potential occasional overnight stays in the region and at events if the business need arises. What will you be doing? Create, develop, and manage relationships with key intermediaries to promote Zurich and drive protection sales via telephone and regular face-to-face interaction. Support key firms and strategic partners to drive better interaction and target market share growth. Support UK-wide roadshows in stand and presenter slots when required, primarily in your region. Understand responsibilities associated with FCA membership including topical industry changes such as fair value, consumer duty, and cost of living. Be at the leading edge of understanding the marketplace and industry developments when dealing with distributors. Operate within our Competency Development Framework. Improve and update product and market knowledge and apply it appropriately. Use and optimize opportunities from analytic tools and MI. Adopt strategic account management development learning and practices where needed. Who are we looking for? A motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic individual who wants to make a difference as part of a team. Experience in the insurance, protection, or sales industry with experience in presentation delivery. An effective communicator, both on the telephone and face-to-face, as well as superior organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have passed the R05 Exam (or equivalent). What will you get in return? We offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits include a 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance, and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday. At Zurich, we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people, and our planet. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs, or culture. We’re committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. The financials: 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme. Annual company bonus. Income Protection. Life cover - four times your salary. Time away: 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays. Three days paid volunteering. Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Your health is important to us: Access to Private medical insurance. Virtual GP appointments. Discounted gym membership. We're making a difference: Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich.
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