Protection Advisor (Self Employed)

Protection Advisor (Self Employed)

Greater Belfast

£ Uncapped OTE

Our client is a leading Financial Services firm specialising in Life Insurance, Private Health Insurance, Income protection and Critical illness and Mortgages. They have a fast growing and expanding group of specialist advisors who work on a self-employed basis and they are looking to expand the Team again. Depending on your experience you will be responsible for selling and advising on these specialist products both Business to Business and Business to Consumer.

This is a fantastic role with a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to obtain recognised financial qualifications as a regulated Advisor.

We are keen to hear from hard working and driven sales professionals, happy to work on a self-employed basis where earning potential and income is based on the individuals drive and work ethic. Given the current economic climate this sector has not suffered, if anything it has grown.

Experience of protection products would be advantageous but not essential. Existing client base helpful but not essential.

Key Duties

• Responsible for selling/advising on income protection, critical illness and life products in a regulated environment.
• Generation of leads.
• Providing an independent service to clients.
• Accurate data entry.
• Submitting and progressing applications to completion covering all compliance requirements.
• Working with providers ensuring that products are in place within the required timescale.
• Ensuring all advice is accurate and meets with financial regulations.
• Preparing and submitting files to providers and compliance.
• Managing your own workload and diary.
• Adhoc admin duties.

Essential Criteria

• Extremely strong sales/presentation skills presenting at either Director level or on a B2C level
• Extensive business development both face to face and via telephone
• Strong Client led approach and be able to build long standing relationships
• Proficient in IT systems, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and results orientated.
• Problem solving skills and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a well-rounded professional who is seeking a new opportunity with above average earning potential.

To apply for this role please forward your CV ASAP to Paul Coulter at paul@mckintyassociates.com or Tel on 078 0384 3023 to discuss further.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date – this is a guideline only.