Sales Development Representative - 3 month FTC

We're looking for a Customer Sales Development Representative to join our International Sales team, within AXA Global Healthcare. You'll be responsible for converting warm leads, by making contact on behalf of our Sales team via phone and email. This is a 3-month contract opportunity with the potential to be extended, however this is not guaranteed. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining a fast-paced Sales team, with the opportunity to potentially develop your career within Sales whether it be in New Business Sales, Client Management, Account Management, Business Development, or other Sales Roles. At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home at our Tunbridge Wells office. Please note working hours are Monday to Friday, with shifts between 8am - 5pm. What you'll be doing:

• Connecting customers with the appropriate sales departments within AXA Global Healthcare, enabling our driven sales team to convert these opportunities to sales.
• Offer Global Health insurance policies, gaining exposure to our growing global market and being supported every step of the way.
• Be responsible for lead generation through following up warm leads.
• Outbound calling warm leads as well as email correspondence on a daily basis to ensure the customer is directed to the correct team.
• Use your excellent communication skills to understand the customer's needs, actively listening and questioning whilst building rapport. There is a great atmosphere within our small team that motivates and supports each other to hit targets., We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally., We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics., AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long-term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident 'Offer of Interview' scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long-term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job, will be offered an interview.
• You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
• You don't need to share the details of your long term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
As part of your application, you'll be asked if you would like to 'opt in'. To ensure ease of access, every job advert lists a responsible Talent Acquisition contact, who'll be able to connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require any support. Screening & Conduct As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority's (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required., This depends on the location of the role, and what works best for you and the interviewer. We'll give you all the information you need to prepare for whichever format's used for your interview.I'm struggling to connect to my online interview, what should I do? Don't worry, we know these things happen. Get in touch with the person who arranged your interview, or the Talent Acquisition contact. One of the team will be able to help get the interview started or re-arrange it for a different time.How do I get feedback on my interview? Whenever possible, we'll call and provide feedback by phone. Sometimes, we'll need to provide feedback by email.How can I prepare for my interview? We'll send a candidate preparation pack before the interview to help you prepare.


• Experience in a sales environment would be ideal, but if you are keen to learn and begin your career within Sales, we would love to see your application.
• Knowledge of Health Insurance or general insurance advantageous.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA - Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical checkup to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East., At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we're committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential., At AXA we're committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. You're encouraged to report, in good faith, any concerns of behaviour or processes believed to be inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. Should you wish to report any concerns, you can do this through by sending an email to speak-up@axa.com, AXA's dedicated hotline. This service is managed by an independent investigation team. Please note that this email address is not for dealing with job or application related queries. Read more

At AXA, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive annual salary of up to £23,400
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits, When will I hear back from you after my interview?
We aim to provide feedback as soon as the interview process allows. The time period will vary depending on the role.How do I discuss the package I've been offered for a role? You can discuss the package with your Talent Acquisition contact at offer stage.Yay! I've got the role, what's next? We'll carry out a number of background checks before you start. This is known as 'screening'.Do you do any background checks? Yes. All financial services companies, including AXA, are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Being part of a regulated industry means we must check the background of all applicants before we confirm a job offer. Pre-employment screening is not just regulatory, it also gives us the confidence that our people are the right fit to protect what matters to customers, colleagues, and our business.
• Who is screened? Everyone, from first-jobbers to senior directors! Often, the higher up the career ladder you are, the more stringent the screening becomes.
• What is screened? Identity and address; qualifications; employment history; credit check; criminal record; directorships.
If you think anything may affect these checks, please tell us.What benefits or perks do you offer? At AXA, we appreciate the people who work for us and regularly review our rewards package to reflect that. The advert for the role you're interested in will detail what you can expect to receive, but you can see an overview of our benefits and perks on our Why Join Us page.Does AXA offer car allowance or a company car? This depends on the grade, role, and eligibility of the employee. Check the benefits listed on the ad for the role you're interested in or confirm with your recruitment contact.