Acorn Group
Sales Agent
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Job Title: Sales Agent
Location: London (Uxbridge)
Salary:£26,938 - £28,609 per annum
Working Hours: 37.5 Hour per week, Monday to Friday 09:00am - 17:30pm
We’re looking for motivated, customer‑driven Sales Agents to join our Retail Branch Network. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to build a long‑term career in insurance and financial services.
We’re looking for engaging, motivated Sales Agents to join our branch network, supporting customers both face-to-face and over the phone. You’ll be at the heart of the branch, helping people find the right products for their needs while delivering an excellent, professional service every time.
What You’ll Be Doing
Daily engagement with customers to support both new business, renewals, and policy enquiries Identifying customer needs, including vulnerability, and applying appropriate support and adjustments Ensuring customer records and documentation are accurate Handling queries, payments, and policy changes confidently and professionally Working towards individual and team targets, contributing to branch success Representing the business positively in the community and during local outreach activity Support Branch Manager in daily branch operations
What We’re Looking For
We’re not just looking for experience; we’re looking for the right values.
You’ll be:
Someone who takes ownership, follows tasks through to completion and doesn’t hand off problems for others to fix Naturally friendly and confident, able to build rapport and communicate clearly with a wide range of customers Supportive of colleagues, willing to help others, share knowledge and contribute to a positive team atmosphere Organised and accurate, able to follow regulations and processes while still using empathy and common sense Comfortable questioning how things are done and suggesting practical improvements to make work simpler and better Able to make sensible decisions at pace, using good judgement rather than waiting for endless approvals Motivated by clear goals, resilient under pressure and driven to improve your own performance over time Experience in sales, customer service, insurance, or financial services is helpful but not essential, full training and ongoing coaching will be provided.
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What You’ll Get In Return
Comprehensive training and structured onboarding Regular coaching and development to help you succeed and progress Clear performance expectations and achievable targets A supportive branch environment with strong teamwork Opportunities to develop multi‑skilled capability and progress your career The chance to work for a business that truly values doing the right thing for customers
Grow with Acorn
At Acorn Insurance, we’re proud of our Liverpool roots — and even prouder of how far we’ve come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024.
We’re growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share:
🦏 We run through walls for our customers and each other 🐐 We challenge the status quo 🐧 We succeed when we help those around us succeed 🐆 We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement
Benefits:
🌴 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 🧠 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available ☝ Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! 💸 Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform 🏡 Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs 🎉 Recognition awards, social events & more
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Our Commitment to our colleague’s:
These aren’t just words — they’re the principles we live by. And we’re proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth:
🧠 Mindful Employer – championing mental health and wellbeing ♿ Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 – creating accessible, inclusive opportunities 🌸 Menopause Friendly accredited – supporting every stage of life 🎖️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory – honouring those who serve 🏆 Great Places to Work 2024/25 – fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture 📈 Best Place to Work for Development – proud to be investing in people’s future 👩💼 Best Place to Work for Women – breaking down barriers to women's career progression
If you’re looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach — all rooted in the heart of Liverpool — Grow with Acorn.
A Few Things to Know Before You Apply
We’re really excited that you’re considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check.
🌍 Visa Requirements
Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship.
💬 We’re Here to Support You
We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process—or once you’re part of the team—just let us know. Whether it’s flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we’ll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.
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