Business Development Officer
Guardian Insurance Brokers
Total years of experience :4 years, 1 Months
* Sales and Marketing role which required me to expand the company's portfolio of clients as well as assisting existing clients with their policy needs including renewals, claims, reimbursements and additions.
* Dealt with a wide spectrum of insurances including Medical, Life, Motor, Workmen's Compensation and Third Party Liability.
* Lead a highly motivated marketing team focused on promoting the benefits of private health insurance to small-medium sized enterprises.
* Duties included interviewing, recruiting and training new recruits, managing accounts and financial aspects of the business, dealing with logistical challenges, setting targets and assigning team members with projects to focus on as well as liaising with directors and consultants to discuss new insurance products and marketing strategies.
* I generated the same volume of API in the first quarter of 2012 as was achieved in the last three quarters of 2011 under previous management.
* Helped negotiate private health insurance policies with clients, predominantly sole traders and small-medium sized enterprises based in the UK.
* Advised individuals on personal & corporate private health insurance products.
* Achieved the office record for the most lucrative individual policy ever sold.
* Co-managed the restaurant and became increasingly involved with the financial aspects of the business.
* Regularly worked continuous 12 hour shifts, tending to customers in a highly paced environment.
* Contributed towards the sale and transition of the business to the new owners, specifically regarding the financial aspects of the business.