Talent, Support, Success.

FBD is Ireland's largest homegrown insurer, supporting consumers, farmers, and businesses nationwide for over 50 years. With a local network of 34 branches and a commitment to genuine customer service, we are uniquely positioned to meet our customers' needs.

As an Irish-owned company, we take pride in fostering an inclusive environment, evidenced by our Gold Accreditation from Investors in Diversity (IiD) through the Irish Centre for Diversity. Our culturevalues work-life balance and creates a friendly atmosphere where our people can thrive, feel valued and contribute to achieving FBD's strategic goals.

About the Role

The primary function of the Sales Advisor is to deliver sales of Personal Lines, Agri and Commercial Business.The role will involve assisting in the overall running of the Sales Office to deliver a superior and efficient customer care service that produces agreed sales results while enhancing the local FBD Brand.

Job Responsibilities

Working closely with and reporting to the Branch Manager and Sales Development Co-Ordinator, you will be results focused and your key responsibilities will include:

Being proactive in achieving individual sales targets including prospecting, up selling and cross selling of Personal Lines/Commercial/Agri business.
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.
Accruing and maintaining comprehensive up-to-date knowledge and information of the Company's commercial product range and compliance requirements and completing relevant industry qualifications and CPD hours as appropriate.
Working flexibly within the Sales Office and participating in various office tasks which may include going to the Mart.
Providing relief to other Sales Offices in the region, as required.
Developing mutually beneficial working relationships and working closely with the local FBD Life and Pension Financial Advisor, to continuously enhance the overall FBD Group service delivery to customers.
Participating in account management initiatives for Commercial and Agri business.
Part taking in on-going renewal follow ups/revisions; identifying sales opportunities, cover/rate improvements, as appropriate.
Assisting customers at the initial notification of claims stage, in line with company procedures.
Taking responsibility for individual outstanding debit/premium collections.

Job Responsibilities

Providing dedicated support to the Sales Executive/Branch Manager, as directed.
Administration of Personal Lines/Commercial/Agri business as required.
Carrying out such duties as management may require from time to time

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent and/or a relevant third level qualification
Qualified to Approved Product Advisor (APA), Approved Product Professional (APP), Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) or Grandfathered Accreditation is desired however assistance will be given to obtain this qualification within the timeframes outlined by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Experiences

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Previous insurance/financial services experience would be advantageous
Sales/customer service experience.
Proactive / energetic approach / positive outlook
Customer focused
Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Competencies

Develop and maintain customer relationships
Ambitious
Target driven & results orientated
Problem solving
Meet regulatory requirements as described in the Minimum Competency Code (Source: Central Bank, 2011) and Fitness and Probity Standards (Source: Central Bank, 2012).

MCC

This is a controlled function under the Central Bank of Irelands Fitness and Probity Regime. As such you are expected to know and comply with the standards at all times.

The role as a Sales Advisor has been identified as holding a CF3, CF4, designation.

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This role is being offered on a permanent contract.

This role sits within Pay Band A of FBD's Sales Functions Pay band.

Our Benefits Include:

Competitive performance-related bonus
Employer pension contributions
Private health insurance allowance
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Discounts on insurance: 50% off private car and home insurance, 30% off travel insurance
Professional Development Opportunities
Wellness wallet and wellbeing initiatives

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