Commercial Sales Prospector
- This role involves proactive business development, focusing on identifying and nurturing relationships with potential commercial clients to expand the client base.
- The ideal candidate should be motivated, ambitious, and possess strong interpersonal skills, ideally with prior sales or customer-facing experience.
- This full-time position is based in Sherston with hybrid working available, offering a salary of £22,000 - £28,000 depending on experience, with part-time options considered.
The role
Commercial Sales Prospector
Location: South Cotswolds – Sherston (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £22,000 - £28,000 (Dependant on experience)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Part time considered)
Introduction to NFU Mutual:
NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions, and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.
About the Agency
At NFU Mutual South Cotswolds Agency, we are passionate about delivering a first-class customer experience. We provide trusted insurance and financial solutions to businesses and individuals across our region, building long-term relationships founded on honesty, integrity and exceptional service. Our reputation has been built on personal recommendations, local knowledge and a commitment to putting our customers first.
About the role
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious Sales Prospector - Commercial to help expand our commercial client base.
This is a proactive business development role focused on identifying, engaging and nurturing relationships with prospective commercial customers. You will be responsible for generating high-quality opportunities and securing appointments and quotation opportunities for our commercial sales team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities and contributing directly to business growth.
- Identify and research suitable commercial prospects across our target markets.
- Develop and execute tailored contact strategies to engage prospective customers.
- Generate new business opportunities through telephone, email, social media, networking and face-to-face engagement.
- Represent the Agency professionally at trade shows, exhibitions, business events and networking opportunities.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders across both the Agency and NFU Mutual.
- Accurately maintain prospect and customer records using our CRM systems.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and projects that support growth and enhance customer experience.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, NFU Mutual procedures and Agency processes.
- Act as a positive ambassador for the Agency, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and customer care.
About you
We are looking for someone who is confident, driven and enjoys developing relationships with new people.
- Previous experience in a sales, business development or lead generation role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- The confidence to engage with business owners and decision makers.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, CRM systems and social media platforms.
- A proactive mindset with the resilience and determination to achieve challenging targets.
- A genuine desire to learn, develop and build a successful career within a growing business.
Key Competencies
Ambition - You are motivated to achieve results, continually develop your skills and take ownership of your personal and professional growth.
Positivity - You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work, maintain a solutions focused mindset and embrace challenges with confidence.
Building Relationships - You establish genuine connections with colleagues and prospective customers, demonstrating trust, integrity and professionalism at all times.
Delivering on Commitments - You take pride in doing what you say you will do, consistently meeting expectations and building credibility through your actions.
- A professional, supportive and friendly working environment.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
- Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing Agency.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Employee life insurance cover.
- Performance related incentive schemes.
- Employee health and wellbeing benefits.
- No weekend or evening working.
To apply or to arrange an initial confidential discussion about this role, contact Mark Constable by email at SouthCotswoldsRecruitment_@nfumutual.co.uk attaching your CV.
Closing date for applications: 21st October 2026 (interview/assessment day 4th November 2026).
Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.
This role falls under the Insurance Distribution Directive. This means there is a requirement for Continuous Professional Development in role, in addition to ongoing screening checks pre-employment and once in post.
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