Protection Adviser

Job Description

Vitality, Protection Adviser, Stockport, £Competitive + Bonus + BenefitsWe’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place.That applies as much to our people as it does to our members. So, as well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: Free places to Vitality sponsored run events, online fitness classes and wellbeing workshops, competitions to win tickets to top-flight sporting events, health checks and access to our full range of partners and rewards.It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you.As our Protection Adviser, you’ll get the benefits our members enjoy, including:- Our award-winning private Vitality Health insurance + wellness incentive programme- Access to The Vitality Programme – Apple Watch, Waitrose and Partners, Garmin, Amazon Prime, Champneys Spa days, Rakuten TV and half-price gym memberships to name a few!- Personal health fund + Life Assurance- Stakeholder Pension Plan with employer contribution- 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to buy and sell 5 more- Flexible benefits package- Internal incentives, competitions, and awards – a chance to win football and sports tickets or even be in with a chance to have a holiday of a lifetime- A genuine opportunity to grow and establish a long-term careerAs our Protection Adviser, you will give high-quality full advice and recommendation directly to clients, over the telephone, on the full range of Vitality Life Products including all personal and business lines.Responsibilities of ourProtection Adviser will include:- Delivering telephone-based Protection advice direct to customers- Ensuring that FCA and internal regulatory standards for advice provision are met- Maximising productivity and results by effectively managing time and business pipeline- Maintaining knowledge, skills and personal performance to the required standards through a full training and competence scheme approach- Ensuring that the agreed advice process is followed and that fact finds, needs analysis and that all consumer recommendations are well documented and well communicatedOur ideal Protection Adviser will have the following skills and experience:- Experience within Financial Services, ideally giving advice- Experience within a telephone-based role- Full understanding and knowledge of the regulatory requirements of the FCA- Strong customer orientation and engagement skills- Motivation with a drive to deliver sales targets and outstanding customer outcomes- A driven approach with a commitment to personal development and progression- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage personal time and focus to maximise productivity and results- Financial services qualifications appropriate to the role- R05 (to be completed within 18 months of joining)Closing Date: Saturday 1st May 2020Working for Vitality, you will experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best.Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm, and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved.If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Protection Adviser, thenplease click ‘apply’ today.