Job Responsibilities Manage all aspects of the Sales Office, and ensure Sales Office targets are achieved as per annual business plan and to deliver on personal sales targets.
Lead and manage performance of Sales Executives, Sales Development Coordinator and Sales Advisors.
Provide necessary coaching, development and support to staff.
Ensure the team demonstrate the required level of skill, knowledge and behaviour and that all systems and procedures as laid down by the Company are complied with.
Allocate targets, business segments in line with the Company ambition and in a manner that ensures all staff have the opportunity to excel and achieve and exceed business targets.
Work with other branch managers to best utilise shared resources.
Grow revenue through direct selling and account management, personally and with the office team.
Target customer segments in commercial and agri business sectors and develop prospecting strategies to maximise penetration and / or build on success.
Develop customer relationships and sales opportunities - constantly striving to improve conversion rates and quality of business.
Manage all aspects of the sales process i.e. prospecting, lead generation, time and territory management, and call activity, conversion rates, follow-up renewals and referrals.
Performance management - establish programme of individual meetings to set targets, review performance and identify development needs.
Identify training and development necessary to maximise performance outputs.
Deal with poor performance, manage absenteeism and branch resourcing effectively.
Report on Sales Office activity and sales performance as required by Sales Management.
Ensuring the Customer Complaint Policy and Procedure process is implemented and adhered to in their Sales Office Acquiring and maintaining comprehensive up-to-date knowledge and information of all the Company's product range and compliance requirements.
Be a key contributor to the successful achievement of objectives at a regional level, including sales targets and loss ratios, by actively supporting the Regional Manager across these activities.
Develop and/or maintain local relationships with key customer groups/associations, such as the IFA.
Champion and drive the company's customer centric culture, ensuring that the customer's best interests are protected and all customer interactions are completed in a fair, compliant and professional manner.
Education A relevant degree/ CIP qualification Experiences A proven track record in sales and relationship management Performance Management In-depth knowledge of sales processes - prospecting, lead generation, time and territory management, and call activity, conversion rates, follow-up renewals and referrals Knowledge of policy administration, Microsoft Office, Intranet, Internet, e-learning A full clean driving licence Reporting of Sales performance and activity Competencies Commitment to business growth and profitability Leadership Communication People and performance management Coaching & mentoring Relationship Management & networking ability Results orientated - achieving results through others Organised Delegation Business acumen and Commercial awareness Package & Benefits: Salary: €50,000-€65,000 DOE (CIP essential) Bonus: Branch performance-based, highly lucrative potential Car Allowance: €6,000 p.a. + fully paid car insurance & 50% off home insurance (post-probation) Subsistence Allowance: €3,240 p.a. Annual Leave: 21 days + 2 company days Pension: 8% employer / 2% employee (DC scheme) Health Insurance: 20% or €127 of net premium (for all on policy) Wellness Wallet: €200 for health, dental, or gym CPD: Ongoing professional development and support Skills: Leadership Sales Client Relationships Compliance Problem-solving Industry Expertise Benefits: Bonus Car Allowance Pension