At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide quotes and expert advice to clients while building your own sales pipeline.
- Company: Join Lloyd & Whyte, part of Benefact Group, a top-rated employer in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 28 days leave, birthday off, and health benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with great career growth and support for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference with a company that donates profits to charity and good causes.
- Qualifications: Previous sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a client-focused mindset.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 (depending on experience), plus bonus potential
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
About the role
Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Sales Executive to join Business Choice Direct in their Eastleigh office. As a Sales Executive you will be an integral part of our new business team(s) in providing quotations, providing expert advice for prospective clients whilst building and maintaining your own pipeline in order to successfully meet the targets which have been set by the Operation. Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes.
What you'll be doing
- Undertaking telephone-based quotes with potential clients using fact find to capture data.
- Researching the market and providing quotes and information to clients relevant to the protection they require.
- Overcoming objections and promoting the key selling features of the recommended insurer.
- Liaising with underwriters to gain an idea if cover will be covered and on what terms to advise client.
What you'll need to have
- Previous experience within a target-driven sales role, preferably within the insurance industry.
- Confident and capable of building rapport over the telephone to provide an excellent client experience.
- Ability to work independently, using personal judgement whilst operating within specific guidelines when reviewing underwriting terms and premiums.
- Ability to work in a regulated, compliant and client focussed environment.
- Organised, resourceful, deadline driven and supportive of the wider team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate well verbally and in the written word, listening, relationship management and communication skills.
What makes you stand out
- Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance (or willing to work towards).
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Your birthday off.
- An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance.
- Enhanced sick pay and parental leave.
- Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications.
- Paid time off for volunteering.
Hear from the hiring manager
"Our team here is motivated and upbeat. We support clients through the life cycle of their policy by building strong relationships, resolving queries, and working with colleagues to deliver excellent service."
Sales Executive in Eastleigh employer: Ecclesiastical Insurance Group
Lloyd & Whyte, part of Benefact Group, is an exceptional employer located in Eastleigh, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and community impact. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including 28 days of annual leave, and a commitment to charitable causes, employees thrive in a supportive environment that fosters growth and collaboration. Join a team recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For, where your contributions truly make a difference.
Contact Details:
Ecclesiastical Insurance Group Recruitment Team