Sales Advisor - Financial Services Sector
Base Salary: Up to £40,000 + Commission + Benefits
OTE: £75,000 Year 1 | Six-figure earnings achievable in Year 2
Hours: 37.5-hour working week
Location: Manchester City Centre | Hybrid working available post-probation
Manchester Staff are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a key player and well-established brand within the insurance sector, known for its strong market presence, excellent reputation, and high-performance culture.
Despite operating in a traditionally corporate industry, the business offers a modern, energetic, and people-first environment where success is celebrated and personality is encouraged.
Their office space is widely regarded as one of the best in the city - an impressive, open-plan environment with a vibrant atmosphere, terrace spaces, and social areas that reflect the company’s forward-thinking culture.
The team is high-performing, collaborative, and stable, with very low attrition, creating a positive, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, ambitious sales professional looking to step into a lucrative, fast-paced industry with genuine long-term earning potential.
The Opportunity
As a Sales Advisor, you will play a key role in driving new business growth through strong outbound telephony sales activity, alongside converting high-quality inbound enquiries.
The business provides up to 30 warm inbound leads per week per advisor, generated via social media campaigns and website enquiries. However, success in this role will rely heavily on your ability to proactively engage prospects, build rapport quickly over the phone, confidently handle objections, and consistently close opportunities.
This is a high-energy, phone-based sales environment where resilience, pace, and performance are rewarded.
Key Responsibilities
*Conduct high-volume outbound sales calls
*Convert warm inbound enquiries into new business
*Manage and maximise up to 30 warm leads per week
*Proactively generate additional opportunities through outbound activity
*Build and maintain a strong, consistent sales pipeline
*Engage professionally with senior decision-makers
*Identify client needs and provide tailored insurance solutions
*Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets
*Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent client outcomes
About You
*Proven experience in outbound telephony sales is essential
*Strong track record of consistently hitting and exceeding targets
*Confident, persuasive communicator with excellent objection-handling skills
*Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
*Highly motivated, resilient, and self-disciplined
*Strong commercial awareness and emotional intelligence
*Ambitious, with a clear desire to maximise earnings and progress
Insurance experience is beneficial but not essential - full training is provided.
What’s on Offer
*Base salary up to £40,000
*Incremental salary increases based on consistently achieving targets over a sustained period
*Year 1 OTE: £75,000
*Uncapped commission structure
*Six-figure earning potential by Year 2
*Up to 30 warm inbound leads per week provided
*37.5-hour working week
*Hybrid working model after probation
*Structured 3-week induction and industry-leading training
*Clear progression pathway with performance-based advancement
*Monthly and quarterly incentives
*European city break rewards
*Summer "work from the balcony" days
*Monthly socials, BBQs, and summer terrace parties
*Modern, open-plan office with premium facilities
*Comprehensive benefits package
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a confident outbound sales professional who thrives on targets and wants a role where consistent performance leads to higher basic salary and uncapped commission, this could be your ideal next step.
Interviews are taking place now, don’t miss the opportunity to accelerate your sales career.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person