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JOB SPECIFICATION

AbbeyAutoline is part of Prestige Holdings, which also includes Bond Lovis Insurance Brokers, Prestige Underwriting Services, Prestige Underwriting Services (Ireland), Customer Claims Assist, Covernet, Octane London Market, Reliable Vehicle Solutions and Stroll Insurance.

Job Title: Apprentice Sales Advisor

Reporting To: Branch Manager

What you’ll be doing
Working as part of the Personal Lines Branch Sales team, you will be provided with a comprehensive Apprentice Training Programme, in conjunction with Belfast Met, to support you to achieve your Level 2 / 3 Apprenticeship in Financial Services and with practical on the job training to enable you to sell personal lines insurance products, such as car, home, caravan, van, travel, etc. to our customers throughout Northern Ireland.

During, and on completion of your Apprenticeship Training programme you will be able to provide knowledgeable, tailored advice on our full range of products, including selling these within company set sales targets and managed through various performance metrics. You will also assist customers with their queries to include making changes to their policies and looking after their renewals the following year.

Your responsibilities

• Providing expert and timely advice to new and existing customers regarding their personal insurance needs.
• Providing quotations and setting up new policies, as well as dealing with policy adjustment and policy renewals.
• Identifying all sales opportunities to identify any additional insurance products customers may benefit from.
• Dealing with customer queries and complaints in accordance with company procedures, calmly and with empathy.
• Achieving personal monthly targets whilst maintaining the correct standards of work and quality and as required by the Financial Conduct Authority (our regulator).
• Be a role model for the Company, by always presenting a professional image.

General Duties
Complying with all relevant company policies and procedures, including health and safety procedures.
Carrying out any other roles /functions as necessary by the Branch Manager to support the effective operation of the branch.

Your role at a glance
It is a very customer focused sales role with the provision of exceptional customer service at the heart of everything you do and you will be working towards individual, and company set monthly targets.
There are no budgetary or staffing responsibilities.

Remuneration and Conditions of Employment

• Initially, this is an 18 month Apprentice role. Once you have successfully completed your Apprentice Training Programme (and have attained your NVQ Level 2 qualification in Financial Services) you will be offered a permanent contract as Sales Adviser. We will also further support you to complete your NVQ Level 3 qualification in Financial Services.
• Generous starting salary, increasing after 12 months and again upon completion of NVQ.
• Hours of work; 36 ½ hours per week (flexible work patterns will be considered with a range of shifts from 8am-8pm upon successful completion of traineeship).
• Starting off with 31 days annual leave which includes public and bank holidays with additional annual leave accruing based on length of service.
• Company Pension Scheme, which staff are automatically enrolled into after 3-months at 5%, with the company matching up to 5% of their contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance (currently with BUPA) is available for employees following successful completion of the probationary period, you can also add family members to your policy at discounted rates.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 Mental Health and Counselling Care for team members and family
• Eyecare Scheme – providing an allowance for eye tests and a generous contribution towards eye wear.
• Life Assurance – 2 times annual salary
• Generous insurance discounts for staff and family members.

*Initial training may take place at various locations across the province.


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Essential: Must have English, Maths and ICT GCSE at grade C or above (if missing the required qualifications must have 5 x GCSE at C+ or equivalent and will complete required subject(s),with company support)
• Desirable: 5 GCSE’s grade C or above

Experience

• Essential: Computer literate
• Desirable: Previous sales and/or customer service experience.

Competencies

Essential:

• Good team player
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Problem solver.
• Effective communicator and listener.
• Ability to work within a target driven environment.

The company have the right to increase the essential criteria where many candidates meet both the essential and desirable criteria.

To apply: https://prestige.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/965cdb36-5ccd-fb36-b3c2-4c6d271a359a

JOB SPECIFICATION

Prestige Insurance Holdings is a group of businesses delivering specialist products and services in Broking, Underwriting and Insurtech throughout the UK and Ireland.

Job Title: Marketing Associate

Reporting To: Marketing Manager

AbbeyAutoline is seeking an ambitious and creative Marketing professional to join their existing team. Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the successful candidate will take on a range of key activities to support with the smooth running of the Marketing Department.

The Role

Within your role as a Marketing Associate, you will assist with:

• The planning, delivery and evaluation of marketing and PR campaigns across online and offline channels.
• Copywriting for print and digital communications both internal and external, maintaining brand standards across all channels.
• Creating high quality, visually appealing, engaging content for social media channels including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• The planning, delivery and evaluation of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• The planning, delivery and evaluation of our sponsorship activation plans including Ulster Rugby.
• The planning, delivery and evaluation of our events calendar.
• The creation and distribution of marketing material.
• Maintaining and establishing relationships with external partners.
• Providing administrative support to the Marketing Manager and other members of the marketing team.
• All tasks that assist with the day-to-day running of the department.
• Contributing to cross-functional projects, working closely with colleagues from across Prestige Insurance Holdings Ltd.

Remuneration and Conditions of Employment

• Salary dependant on experience.
• The working hours for this role are primarily Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. However, occasional events outside of these hours will require flexibility to accommodate business needs.
• 20 days annual leave plus 11 statutory days, with additional leave accruing based on length of service.
• Company Pension Scheme which employees are automatically enrolled into after 3 months at 5%, with the Company matching up to 5% of their contribution.
• Life assurance – 2 times annual salary.
• Private Medical Insurance (currently with BUPA) is available for employees after your first year of employment, you can also add family members to your policy at discounted rates.
• Eye care scheme – providing allowance for eye tests and a generous contribution towards eyewear.
• Generous insurance discounts for employees and family members.
• Continuous learning and development.
• The postholder will be required to undertake such internal and /or external training as deemed necessary by AbbeyAutoline.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in Marketing or related field.
• Desirable: Member of CIM/CIPR. 

Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working within a Marketing or PR role.
• IT literate with a working knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Working experience utilising social media platforms.

Desirable:

• Experience within Insurance or Financial Services
• Experience using back-office CMS platforms.
• Event management experience.
• Previous experience working with InDesign.

Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation skills with an ability to adapt and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Flair for innovative thinking, ability to establish new processes and fresh ideas.
• Ability to work within a team and to collaborate with various key stakeholders.

The company have the right to increase the essential criteria where many candidates meet both the essential and desirable criteria.

To apply: https://prestige.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/15a248cf-9156-b2a7-0630-b9fb0206d6a7