Customer Sales Representative

Join to apply for the Customer Sales Representative role at Hiscox. About Hiscox UK Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We consistently deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting only the very best and empowering them to deliver. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs. Job Type Permanent What You Will Be Doing Selling Home and Contents insurance to customers, having great conversations to understand their needs and requirements. Identifying opportunities to cross sell and up sell our product line, based on customers' needs. Speaking to existing customers and resolving their queries, through both phone and email. You will have individual targets, which you are accountable for achieving. These are balanced between sales, quality and customer satisfaction while managing your time. You will become an expert in our technical products and our IT systems. Participating in weekly team meetings and huddles to discuss problem solving, as well as reviewing your individual and team performance. Working with other teams across the contact centre to provide good outcomes for our customers and Hiscox. Our trainers will spend 3 weeks helping you build your knowledge of our products and systems. The training is varied and includes online and self‑learning. After training, you will move into an Academy to further strengthen your skills for another 4 weeks. Benefits 25 days holiday (increasing after 3 years up to 28 days), with opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days holiday per year. 2 ‘Hiscox’ Days – Take time off for birthdays, celebrations or family time, or to simply binge‑watch a new season of your favourite show. Annual Bonus Scheme. £350 towards a gym or sports membership of your choice. £300 festive hamper (choose from luxury food, premium wine or shopping vouchers). Simple Health Medical coverage. Sharesave Scheme – allowing you to invest in Hiscox. Pension, critical illness cover, life assurance. Once fully trained and proficient in the role, you may have the opportunity to work up to 2 days a week from home. Are you the right person? You enjoy speaking to people and providing a great customer experience is important to you. You work well in an autonomous environment and enjoy taking on extra responsibilities as you grow into the role. You are driven, highly productive and a team player, who is receptive to feedback and always striving to improve. You are resilient and don’t shy away from problems or challenges. Beating and surpassing business goals is what gets you out of bed in the morning. Sales experience is desirable, as well as previous experience in hitting targets. Hours This is a full‑time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Assessment Centres If you’re shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an assessment centre at our York office on the afternoon of Tuesday 25th or Wednesday 26th November. If you’re unable to make these dates, don’t worry – we’d still love to hear from you. Start Date Successful candidates will join us on Monday 5th January. Support and Training All new hires take part in a comprehensive five‑week training programme covering our systems, products, and regulatory requirements. This is followed by a four‑week Academy phase designed to help you build confidence and develop your skills. You won’t be on your own We’ll provide full support every step of the way to help you settle in and succeed. Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job, and we’re committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture. We also understand that working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr