Customer Service and Sales Advisor

at  Gallagher

Customer Service & Sales Advisor
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher’s global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you’ll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we’ll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Introduction
We’re expanding our team, and looking to hire customer-focused people to join our central Wakefield Office. Although you will be dealing with sales, we pride ourselves on sales through customer service, putting the customer at the heart of what we do. It’ll be your job to make sure they have a great experience, and get details of the best insurance package which meets their needs.

*NO PREVIOUS INSURANCE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, ALL TRAINING IS PROVIDED*

40 hours a week spent between the hours of 9am-8pm Monday to Friday, with a requirement to work one Saturday in every three weeks, 9am-1pm
Starting Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 with a quarterly performance-related bonus (potential to earn up to an extra £4,200 a quarter!)
How you’ll make an impact
During your first few weeks, you’ll be in our training academy where we’ll give you all the training you need to be a huge success in your new career! This training includes things like insurance fundamentals, the handling of insurance policies, systems and process training.
To help progress your career further with us, we also offer an excellent progression programme as well as fully funded professional insurance qualifications (CII).
In this role, you can expect to help people with a wide range of queries such as setting up home insurance policies and capturing information, whilst guiding each customer through their individual needs.

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll:

• Create insurance quotes and renewals over the phone to provide the best price for our customers, making sure you recommend the right type of cover - always keeping your customers’ interests at heart
• Look for all opportunities to upsell or cross-sell our range of products depending on the customers’ needs
• Make and answer calls from customers and clients to gather information, provide updates, and talk through any concerns or questions they may have
• Leave the customer happy, with a positive lasting impression and an extraordinary feeling about our products and services
• Balance multiple tasks at the same time, utilising a range of systems and working in a supportive, friendly, and agile team

About you

Of course, all training will be provided, and some of the items below may feel a bit alien, however, all will become clear during our in-depth training programme.

• Ability to explain complex language in simple terms, either in writing and/or over the phone
• Attention to detail because you’ll need to accurately review and assess documentation
• Empathy and the ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with customers
• Customer service skills to provide a positive experience for customers throughout
• Computer literate
• GCSEs, or equivalent including English and Maths

Please refer the Job description for details