Telemarketer Corporate & Commercial

Howden Group; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An international insurance broker seeks a Telemarketer in Croydon to promote insurance products and drive lead generation. The role involves interacting with potential clients, booking appointments for executives, and tracking client information. No prior insurance knowledge is necessary, as the company offers comprehensive training. The ideal candidate is tenacious, resilient, and eager for career advancement. This full-time, permanent position supports employees with growth opportunities while fostering a collaborative culture based on shared values.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

On-the-job training

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail, customer services, sales or a call center background is desirable.
• No prior insurance knowledge is required; on-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Interact with potential clients via telephone and e-mail to promote insurance products.
• Book high-quality appointments for executives.
• Educate prospects about the company and its value.

Skills

Tenacity

Communication

Sales skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Telemarketer - Corporate & Commercial page is loaded## Telemarketer - Corporate & Commerciallocations: Croydontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0015669Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.At Howden, Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support.**Telemarketer** and help us drive new business opportunities.**About Howden:** As a leading insurance broker, Howden offers an exceptional environment for ambitious individuals eager to make their mark. You'll collaborate with various teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our industry, business, and products.**What We Offer:** We provide a clear career path with opportunities to acquire professional qualifications that will enhance your skills and advance your career. No prior insurance knowledge is required; we support your growth through on-the-job training, e-learning, in-house courses, and professional qualifications.As a Telemarketer you will develop your insurance knowledge, giving you the foundation to launch your insurance career in broking, claims or underwriting.Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity. You will be based in our Croydon office and ideally be onsite for 2 days per week on average. During training you will be required to come into the office Monday to Friday.**Overview*** Interacting with potential clients via telephone and e-mail to promote the suite of insurance we offer.* Attending conferences to help build our brand awareness and business opportunities.* Promoting Howden product range to prospective and lapsed clients.* Enter and update customer information in our database.* Booking high-quality appointments for our executives to follow up.* Educating prospects about who we are and the value we bring.* Building a strong pipeline of leads.* Compile meeting notes and file recordings.**About you:*** You will be tenacious and enjoy working towards targets as you will be speaking with clients to develop new business meeting and generated opportunities for the Account Handlers.* You may currently be working in a lead generation/sales role and are now looking for a career. We don’t require any previous experience as we offer on-site training, workshops, coaching and will support you through industry qualifications.* You will be resilient and have an entrepreneurial mindset, as you will be working closely with management to plan campaigns that maximise new business opportunities and drive lead generation activity.* You will be ambitious. We promote within, everyone in a leadership position started out as an Account Handler - We give you all the tools, all we ask from you is the desire to succeed.**Knowledge*** Previous experience in retail, customer services, sales or a call centre background is desirable.**Qualifications*** GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:* Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new* We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges* We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond# # **Reasonable adjustments**We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours\* or hybrid working\*.If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.\*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanentlocations: Croydontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Ago