Trainee Sales Executive

Posted: 12/03/26
Recruiter:Red Recruitment
Reference:3083313586
Type:Permanent
Industry: Health / Medical, Insurance, Recruitment
Salary:£27,500 Annual + Realistic OTE £50,000
Location:South Cerney, Gloucestershire
Description:

Trainee Sales Executive

Looking to earn great commission in a friendly, supportive environment without the pressure of hardcore sales?

Red Recruitment is looking to recruit motivated and customer-focused Trainee Sales Executive to join our client in Cirencester. Our client is the UK's market-leading health insurance, life insurance and income protection comparison service.

Full training and ongoing development is provided.

Benefits and Package for a Trainee Sales Executive:

  • Salary: 27,500 per annum rising up to 32,500 after probation and KPIs plus uncapped commission (realistic OTE 50,000)
  • Hours: Full-time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Location: Cirencester
  • Uncapped monthly commission and regular bonuses and incentives
  • 34 days annual leave (rising to 36 after 2 years)
  • Option to buy up to 5 additional days holiday
  • Income Protection, Life Assurance and sick pay entitlement
  • Subsidised Private Health Insurance
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Annual flu jabs, Digital GP access and wellbeing app
  • Discounts including gyms, cinema, cycle to work scheme and more
  • Comprehensive in-house training
  • Supportive, friendly working environment with clear career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities of a Trainee Sales Executive:

  • Handling inbound customer enquiries in a professional and friendly manner
  • Understanding customer needs and directing them to the correct internal team
  • Providing clear information and setting expectations for customers
  • Making outbound calls to customers who have already submitted an enquiry
  • Introducing the comparison service and explaining how it works
  • Handling objections and engaging customers in meaningful conversations
  • Transferring interested customers through to Sales Advisers
  • Delivering excellent customer service at all times

Key Skills and Experience of a Trainee Sales Executive:

  • Confident and professional telephone manner
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Customer-focused approach with the ability to build rapport
  • Comfortable making outbound calls (no cold calling)
  • Motivated by targets and earning commission
  • Willingness to learn and develop within the business
  • Previous customer service or call handling experience is desirable

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant experience required, please apply now!

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