Sales Team Leader – Motor Insurance
Role Overview – About the role
You will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of sales advisors to achieve and exceed sales targets for motor insurance products. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can inspire a high-performance, customer-focused sales culture. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements while maintaining exceptional standards of professionalism and service delivery.
Sales Team Leader – Motor Insurance – Key duties
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of sales advisors to achieve individual and team KPIs.
Conduct daily team briefings, performance reviews, and one-to-one coaching sessions.
Foster a positive, energetic, and customer-centric team culture
Sales Performance
Drive the achievement of new business, renewals, and cross-selling targets.
Monitor sales activity, pipeline performance, and conversion rates to identify opportunities for improvement.
Support team members with complex or high-value customer enquiries and quotations.
Operational Excellence
Ensure compliance with internal policies, relevant regulatory requirements, and data protection laws.
Oversee quality assurance checks to maintain high standards of sales, service, and accuracy.
Manage workload allocation, scheduling, and attendance to maximise team productivity and morale.
Reporting & Analysis
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for senior management.
Track key metrics and analyse trends to drive continuous improvement and business growth.
Training & Development
Identify skills gaps and deliver targeted coaching and development sessions.
Support onboarding, mentoring, and career growth of new and existing team members.
Sales Team Leader – Motor Insurance – Key requirements
Proven leadership experience in a sales environment, ideally within motor or general insurance.
Strong knowledge of motor insurance products, underwriting principles, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Motivational leader with a proactive and goal-oriented approach.
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.
Highly organised, resilient, and adaptable to change in a fast-moving environment.
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in an insurance sales or telesales leadership role.
Experience within a regulated insurance brokerage (motor insurance preferred).
Cert CII qualification or working towards it (desirable).
Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.
Sales Team Leader - Motor Insurance in Middlesex employer: Massenhove Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a prestigious global Lloyd’s broker renowned for its leadership in the Treaty Reinsurance sector, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and excellence. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to comprehensive training and growth opportunities, all while working in a vibrant location that fosters innovation and teamwork. Experience the unique advantage of being part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a rewarding environment.
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