Overview

Join to apply for the Trainee Sales Advisor role at Marsh Commercial. This role is based in the Witham office and is a hybrid position requiring at least four days per week in the office.

The role offers a fully funded training programme and the opportunity to attain chartered insurance qualifications. As part of our new Sales team, you’ll be responsible for generating sales leads via the telephone and providing information to support ongoing sales campaigns. This is a superb opportunity to launch a career within a sustainable and exciting industry with potential progression to the Client Advisory team.

We will rely on you to:

• Provide excellent client service on all aspects of account management to our clients, ensuring client needs are identified and met in line with agreed service standards
• Ensure timely completion of all set tasks, always ensuring client satisfaction
• Demonstrate adaptability to support colleagues in completing business-critical tasks
• Manage quotation requests from prospective clients
• Share product and service information with clients when requested
• Review sales data to identify sales effectiveness
• Respond to queries via email and telephone
• Through training, coaching and mentoring, gain a thorough understanding of all major classes of insurance we offer and stay abreast of new technical and product developments

What you need to have:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and confidence on the phone
• A willingness to learn
• A willingness to make a high-volume number of outbound sales calls
• Good time management and punctuality
• Strong literacy, numeracy, administration and communication skills demonstrated via qualifications/grades
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work flexibly when required
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite and similar products

What makes you stand out:

• A desire for a long-term career within the insurance industry
• Previous experience in a client/customer-facing role (e.g., retail, hospitality, food & beverage)
• A thirst for learning and the opportunity to study for further insurance-related qualifications
• Prior insurance experience is welcome but not essential

Why join our team:

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• A vibrant and inclusive culture with opportunities to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• A range of career opportunities, benefits and rewards to support well-being

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify an anchor day each week for in-person presence.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and provide reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to candidates with disabilities. For reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.