Sales Advisor

Mercer ,
Bristol, Bristol
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Are you interested in working for an organisation that is an Industry leader in Employee Health & Benefits? Are you an experienced telephone sales executive looking for a new opportunity with a world-class business? About the department and the nature of the role: Elect is a Health and Wealth benefits solution broker which is a small umbrella under the Mercer March and McLennan companies (MMC). Due to the large scale of the business we have a wealth of knowledge in the industry and can offer our clients bespoke and competitive rates so that they can offer their employees a comprehensive wellbeing package. The client-market we work in is small to medium enterprises and currently has 3000 clients that we service throughout the year. The main focus of your role as a Sales Advisor will be to acquire new clients through pre-qualified leads Besides opening new client accounts, you will be continuously managing and enhancing your relationships with internal Health & Benefits (HB) colleagues. This will be achieved by excellent customer service, strong product knowledge and a solution-based mentality. As part of your role you will be expected to perform the following: Achieve new business target Monitor insurers/ providers performance on behalf of clients Communicate and negotiate with insurers Completion and maintenance of HB Broker and use to plan, manage and monitor sales activity Identify business opportunities from prospects Work with support team assigned to ensure the delivery of service to clients in line with Mercer standards Understand client needs and meet objectives. Build successful client relationships. Expand client relationships across broader EH&B offerings Gain referrals from clients Successfully transition new accounts to colleagues post win Work closely with other colleagues to maintain clients To be considered for this role, you will possess the following skills and experience: Proven track record of winning new business and achieving yearly sales targets on a consistent basis in a tele sales environment Current or previous experience in a Business-to-Business sales environment; preferably within Employee Health & Benefits industry Strong organisation skills and able to manage multiple sales prospects Able to work on own initiative About the company: At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we’re designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people’s current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we’ve turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today. Visit www.mercer.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter Mercer