Sales and Agency Professional Trainee, Sales and Agency at NFU Mutual

The following is a Graduate Review for NFU Mutual.

NFU Mutual scores 4.1/5 based on 238 reviews.

All reviews are based exclusively on results of feedback from employees from NFU Mutual. Employees are asked to rate NFU Mutual on a wide range of work place topics, which is broken down through star ratings on the right hand side.

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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?

Best

The company car, work phone and laptop are obvious perks but I think the ability to gain qualifications that enable you to become an expert within a sector of the insurance industry. The scheme challenges you to become the best person you can be and with guidance and support from trainers, this allows you to become competent in delivering quality results.

Worst

At times, variety is a good thing about the job but it can become difficult when plans change and this affects your progression in achieving the licensing.

What is the annual salary for this role?

Starting salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Current salary: £27,000 - £29,000

What hours do you actually work, on average?

Start: 09:00

Finish: 17:00

What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?

Demonstrate how your sales skills and potential farming background can be seen as an asset on your CV and throughout the application process. It is good to have experience in different industries to provide fresh perspectives to potentially incorporate positive change within the business.

Do you have any interview tips?

Show off leadership and teamwork skills and a sociable, natural personality because this will enable effective networking within the company. Show an opportunistic mindset that is relatable, friendly and approachable to change.

Always refer to previous experience and link that back to how it relates to the job role. The specification revolves around the personal star and so each example should follow this structure. It is important to sell yourself but to do it in a way that demonstrates professionalism, integrity and humility. Confidence should be shown naturally and this will encourage a balanced, enthusiastic approach.