Commercial Sales Executive

The roleCommercial Sales ExecutiveSalary: £30,000 -£40,000 basic (dependant on experience) plus bonusFull-Time position, Permanent ContractLocation: Pitsford, Northamptonshire35 hours per week - Monday to FridayHybrid working available following initial training and probation period

Introduction to NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.

About the Agency

As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first-class service, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Commercial Sales Executive, building strong relationships with both new and existing customers. You will be expected to prospect and generate new leads, identify cross sell opportunities and develop relationships to win new business. You'll play a key role in supporting and growing the Commercial SME portfolio by delivering excellent customer service, identifying new opportunities, and helping customers find the right solutions for their needs. To succeed in this role, you'll be a natural relationship builder with a genuine passion for providing high-quality service that reflects our values and commitment to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sales pipelines and strategies to acquire and retain commercial SME business
• Assist the wider business growth by proactively seeking opportunities for cross selling additional products and services
• Support the delivery of marketing campaigns in a manner that reflects our values and helps raise our local profile.
• Consistently provide excellent levels of customer service in all interactions with customers, delivering on promises, meeting their needs and exceeding expectations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and key contacts.
• Ensure customer requests, records, and documentation are handled accurately and in line with regulatory and compliance requirements
• Be responsible for ongoing technical and professional knowledge and skills development

About you

• Full driving licence and own vehicle required (mileage expenses paid)
• Strong track record of consultative sales, new business development and relationship management, ideally within the insurance or financial sectors
• A results-driven approach to work in order to meet targets and deliver results to tight deadlines
• Strong negotiation abilities
• Confident operating with business owners and decision makers and with complex conversations
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of the financial services sector.

Our commitment to you

• A conducive working environment
• Full Training & Development provided which includes technical knowledge and the opportunity of a funded CII qualification
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing agency
• A supportive and friendly team environment within a highly respected organisation

Benefits

• Life Assurance and Income protection schemes
• Generous Contributory Pension
• 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays and with the ability to carry over a surplus
• Free On Site Parking

If you’re a driven and ambitious individual with a passion for sales and a commitment to delivering excellent service, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note candidate data, including personal details, applications and interview notes will be retained on file for a period of 12 months following the completion of the recruitment exercise. For the successful candidate, the data will transfer to their personnel file.

Closing date for all applications: 6th November 2026 (interview/assessment day 17th November 2026)

Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly. This role falls under the Insurance Distribution Directive. This means there is a requirement for Continuous Professional Development in role, in addition to ongoing screening checks pre-employment and once in post.

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