The Role:

The Direct Sales team function aims to increase new business, identify external opportunities and maximise in-house cross sell. The function consists of three teams including Lead Generation, Deal Closing & Renewals.

The purpose of the Lead Generator is to provide opportunities, create appointments and collect information from new and existing CRM data for the Deal Closing function.

The Responsibilities:

* Achieve productivity and sales budget KPI's set out by the Company.

* Develop an understanding of customer requirements to offer a client focused service.

* Adhere to FCA Conduct rules and Core Responsibilities relating to Sales function and the role.

* Perform your role with a positive, constructive and professional attitude within a highly fast paced team working environment.

* Ensure all compliance regulation and legislation is adhered to where relevant.

* Interact professionally with the Head of, Team Managers, and the various support teams.

* Any other request deemed reasonable from your line manager.

The Requirements:

* Ability to work independently and pro-actively.

* High degree of self-motivation and desire to drive success.

* Demonstrate a commitment to achieve the highest standards.

* Ability to negotiate effectively and influence decisions

* Previous experience within a high performing Sales environment, minimum 12-24 months required.

* Previous experience in Financial Services environment would be advantageous e.g. insurance, lending, business-to-business.

* Computer literacy.

* Eagerness to learn with a will to succeed