Partner Commercial & Farming Insurance Business
- NFU Mutual
- Full Time
- Newton Abbot
Job Description
A growth opportunity for commercial minds
At NFU Mutual, we've built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. From this respected platform, we're now using our knowledge to not only support the ever-evolving agriculture sector but to develop thriving relationships and drive growth across commercial and high net worth clients.
Partnering with the current Senior Agent of Newton Abbot who has a loyal following in the local Farming community, your focus will be on developing new business, expanding the agency's reach into new markets beyond Farming & Agri. Based strategically between Plymouth and Exeter, the agency is well placed to tap into a broad range of SME/Commercial enterprises as well high-net worth (HNW) prospects and private clients.
This is an opportunity to showcase your ability to understand unique customer needs, provide tailored solutions and drive the future growth of an established local business.
Your experience as an aspiring business leader
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious B2B sales/business development professional with first-class client-management skills to propel themselves into a broader leadership role. To succeed you will have:
NFU Group Secretary
The National Farmers Union (NFU) represents the voice of agriculture up to the highest levels, on both national and international platforms. For more than 110 years, the NFU and NFU Mutual have enjoyed a close relationship, working together to provide a first-class service to the farming and wider rural community.
As an NFU Group Secretary you'll play a major role at the heart of your local farming community. You'll champion the interests of local farmers, arrange local meetings and events, recruit and retain members and keep them up-to-date on agricultural policy. With full backing from the NFU, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership to marketing and media.
Combining your duties as an NFU Group Secretary with your work as an Agent of NFU Mutual gives you the chance to make the most of new opportunities for your agency, as well as introducing what the NFU and NFU Mutual have to offer to a wider audience. The roles are intrinsically linked.
Rewards and support
As a self-employed Agent of NFU Mutual your earnings are based on the performance of the agency. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment. In addition, you'll benefit from:
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This is a unique business leadership opportunity for an aspiring leader to drive the future growth of an established local business, which has the backing of NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance provider in the UK.
If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application early as we may close the vacancy ahead of the advertised deadline, should we receive sufficient applications.