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We specialise in providing financial services to some of the nation’s most trusted professions: GPs, hospital doctors, dentists and teachers, and have been doing this since 1841. Our customers are extraordinary - the people who shape the world we live in for the better. We chose to shape our world around the exceptional.

We currently employ around 1400 people, and our success comes from a history of evolving to embrace new challenges. Transformation is key to how we work, so no matter what your job title might be, if you are someone who can help us shape the future, you’ll fit right in and have a voice here.

We are proud supporters of the ABI Making Flexible Work campaign which means we are open to discuss flexible working, job shares and part time options. We also support hybrid ways of working, where you can split your week working from home and our iconic Birmingham city centre.

Your Role:

Working at the heart of our General Insurance Department, you will be responsible for making outbound calls for clients requiring Home, Motor and Gap insurance appointments.

This isn’t your typical outbound role, there’s no cold calling involved as the clients you will be calling have already done business with us. Once you’ve contacted them, you’ll be required to pass them over to our Insurance Consultants who will carry out the appointment.

If you are looking for a career, then you are in the right place! Our Outbound Executives have amazing training and have fantastic natural progression opportunities into other great roles within our General Insurance department!

What you’ll be doing:

• Calling existing customers and warm leads to book quotation appointments for our Insurance Consultants
• Ensure that all information is updated on the relevant systems to support the sales process
• Identifying and creating an opportunity for cross sells
• Identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, customer service, sales and reduction in cost where possible

We know the best teams are made up of inclusive groups of diverse people where everyone’s contribution counts, and we believe everyone has the right to proudly be themselves. We’re building a culture where difference is actively encouraged and simply recruit the best people for the job irrespective of lifestyle, life history and life choices.

We’re looking for:

• Outbound telephone/calling experience (ideally within Insurance, but this is not essential)
• Experience of working within a sales/targeted role
• You’ll thrive in a KPI/target driven environment
• It’s all about communication and the customer journey, so you will join us armed with an outstanding telephone manner

The financials on offer:

• Annual salary of up to £24,500 OTE per annum (dependent on experience)
• Annual Performance based Bonus
• A great pension scheme – company matched plus 2% (up to 10%).

When you’re working in the office, we’re based on Colmore Circus Queensway in Birmingham

• Close to rail links: 0.1 mile from Snowhill and 0.5 mile from New Street
• Free onsite car parking available (bookable in advance to secure your spot)
• We operate truly flexible working – keep a healthy work-life balance with days from home and in the office

Reward and Recognition (The core benefits you’d probably expect)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days with service anniversaries).
• Buy extra holiday days or sell holiday you don’t need.
• Life assurance – worth four times your base pay
• Flexible benefits – includes our travel loan/car parking scheme, cycle to work programme plus others
• Discounts – across major brands in retail, health, wellbeing and leisure.
• Employee assistance programme – we help you, take care of you

Flexible & Inclusive (The extras you might be surprised by):

• Culture day- an additional day off to utilise in any way you personally choose
• Volunteering days – 2 paid days per year
• Health checks – access to unlimited video GP consultations
• Enhanced Maternity Pay: 16 weeks at 100% average earnings (decreasing over time)
• Enhanced Paternity Pay: 100% of average earnings for up to 8 weeks
• Menopause Support Plans
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission cars (electric and plug in hybrids)

Why Wesleyan?

• We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our people: across 2021 and 2022 so far, of the circa 850 roles we’ve offered, 29% of these went to internal colleagues to further their careers
• The Wesleyan Foundation- we’ve donated over £4.3 million to worthy causes across the UK.
• We are committed to continuing to understand and improve the impact we have on society and our environment. Sustainability at Wesleyan.
• Supporters of the Women in Finance Charter and a founding member of the Women in Business network
• Members of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme
• From our most recent Employee Survey, 75% of our people see their colleagues as friends
• Here’s what our people say about us: EVP (INT) - Why do you like working at Wesleyan?

We are unable to provide VISA sponsorship, and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK – within our recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work.

Please note this is role is subject to regulatory requirements. As a financial services organisation we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect the Wesleyan Group and our customers. Relevant checks and assessments will be carried out during the recruitment process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) or the Insurance Distribution Directive Please note a criminal record check and credit check will apply and this role is also subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy).

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications; we would therefore recommend an early application if you’d like to be considered for our opportunities.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £20,614.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham, B4 6AR

Reference ID: GI - OB

About Wesleyan

CEO: Mario Mazzocchi
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Self-employed
Website: wesleyan.co.uk
Year Founded: 1841