Overview
The function of the Sales Development Co-ordinator is to achieve individual sales targets, together with leading / co-ordinating Commercial / Agri sales and superior customer service within the office. Working closely with and reporting to the Branch Manager, they will be results orientated.
Responsibilities
* Being proactive in achieving individual sales targets together with coordinating prospecting, up selling and cross selling within the office.
* Managing and carrying out daily office administration, ensuring that individual daily tasks are clearly understood and implemented through regular meetings and direction.
* Dealing with customer queries and referring unresolved / technical queries to the relevant personnel.
* Ensuring all systems and procedures as laid down by the Company are complied with.
* Working flexibly within the Sales Office and participating in various office tasks.
* Acquiring and maintaining comprehensive up-to-date knowledge and information of all the Companys product range and compliance requirements and completing relevant industry qualifications as appropriate.
* Developing mutually beneficial working relationships and working closely with the local FBD Life Financial Planning Adviser, to continuously enhance the overall FBD Group service delivery to customers.
* Participating in account management initiatives of Commercial and Agri business.
* Identifying sales opportunities, cover / rate improvements, as appropriate during on-going renewal follow ups / revisions.
Education
Qualified to Approved Product Advisor (APA), Approved Product Professional (APP), Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) or Grandfathered Accreditation.
Experiences
* Previous insurance/financial services experience would be advantageous but not essential.
* Sales/customer service experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.
* Have the capacity to deal successfully with new challenges and opportunities as they emerge for the Company.
* Highly computer literate with good knowledge of Progen, TIA and Microsoft Office.
* Good numeracy and analytical skills are essential.
* Strong organisational and time management skills and be able to produce accurate, quality information within agreed timescales.
Competencies
* Meet regulatory requirements as described in the Minimum Competency Code (Source: Central Bank, 2011) and Fitness and Probity Standards (Source: Central Bank, 2012).
* Ability to achieve results through others
* Coaching and mentoring
* Excellent communication skills
MCC
This is a controlled function under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity Regime. As such you are expected to know and comply with the standards at all times.
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Skills
Coaching mentoring Excellent communication skills
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Administrative and Support Services
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