Business Partner/NFU Scotland Group Secretary

Job Description

Thurso, Scotland 1st year estimated earnings up to £45,000 Growing you own successful business is incredibly satisfying. As a self-employed Business Partner in the Dingwall and Thurso Agency, youll have the opportunity to run and develop an existing insurancebusiness alongside two experienced partners in the NFU Mutual Agency network. This opportunity is more than a job, its a way of life. Youll have the freedom you need to grow both your team and your business. To help you meet your customers needs, wellprovide you with access to quality IT packages and systems as well as customisable marketing and advertising tools and products. Well also support you to carry out regulated activities as an Appointed Representative of an authorised firm, with a ready-made,proven framework and training to help you understand the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requirements. Operating as one business across two locations the Dingwall and Thurso Agency has a loyal customer base and performs a hugely important role of providinginsurance services to an attractive mix of farming and rural businesses. Building on the success of the agency youll have ample opportunity to develop client relationships and drive business growth in the agricultural market, whilst maintaining the high levelsof service existing customers have grown to expect. The highly supportive, loyal and active NFU Scotland branch also provides an excellent opportunity for you to grow your team and make the agency your own. Whether youre out in a field talking to a localfarmer or sitting in a boardroom discussing an acquisition with a CEO, youll appreciate the issues your customers are facing and give them the support and advice they need. "Being self-employed means you can build the right team around you. With the supportof a reputable insurer, we can provide customers with the very best solutions and build strong relationships that last. Your life as an Agent will be varied, challenging and above all satisfying." Johnny Hogg, Business Partner, Thurso Depending on where yourebased, your time can be split across both sites, but as youll be required in the Thurso offices at least 3 days per week you would ideally be based in Thurso. About you Ready to be your own boss, you relish the opportunity to create business plans and implementstrategies that provide a professional and personal service to a range of customers, from high-net worth clients to farmers and commercial businesses. An excellent communicator, youre great with people from a wide range of backgrounds and can easily spotopportunities and develop new business. A strong and professional leader, youre a confident influencer whos used to motivating a team. Collaborative, positive and supportive, you know how to recruit, reward and develop a strong team to help you achieve yourambitions whilst ensuring all relevant regulations and standards of compliance are met. You may have knowledge of insurance or finance, but as our existing Agents come from a broad range of backgrounds, its more important that you know how to use your entrepreneurialflair and clear vision to grow your business. NFU Scotland Group Secretary For more than 110 years, NFU Scotland and NFU Mutual have enjoyed a close relationship, working together to provide a first-class service to the farming and wider rural community. Combiningyour duties as a Group Secretary with your work as an Agent of NFU Mutual, youll have the chance to identify and capitalise on opportunities for new business and introduce what NFU Scotland and NFU Mutual have to offer to a wider audience. The roles are intrinsicallylinked. As an NFU Scotland Group Secretary, you will be placed at the heart of the local farming and business community. This will enable you to make meaningful, profitable connections with farmers, growers, and the rural community at large, with a focus ongrowing membership alongside growing your NFU Mutual agency. By developing these strong relationships, youll be representing rural people, sharing expertise, standing up for the countryside and playing a valuable part in sustaining the UKs agricultural industry.Rewards and benefits As an Agent of NFU Mutual and a Partner with the existing Agents in the NFU Mutual Agency network, youll be joining an established business in an existing office, so wont need to make any up-front capital investment. As a self-employedAgent, youll have a 1st year estimated OTE of up to £45k with genuine prospects for growth. Your drive, vision and personal ambition are the only limit to your future earning potential. This unique self-employed opportunity gives you the autonomy to growan existing business with the backing of a major organisation whilst enjoying the freedom of being your own boss. As well as investment support, youll also have access to a full range of courses at our dedicated Training Academy; including sales, businessand finance planning, team recruitment and NFU Mutual products. Well also support you to gain your Chartered Institute of Insurers certification. The NFU Mutual Agency Network NFU Mutual is an award-winning insurance and financial services business offeringhigh-quality products and services to a range of customers, from individual policyholders to major businesses. Were proud of our NFU Mutual Agency Network which has more than 300 agencies across the UK. Our agencies are run by self-employed Agents who enjoya unique opportunity to build, lead and grow successful local businesses, typically in partnership with one or more other Agents. Through our exceptional personal service and honest advice, we develop long-standing relationships with our customers and retainon average 95% of our business each year.