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SalaryBusiness Development Consultant
Starting salary range is GBP25,112 post probation salary will increase to GBP26,936 Annual non-contractual bonus is also available. This role has developmental opportunities for exceptional candidates which means your future final salary could be circa GBP31.5K and beyond longer term.
Hours - Full time (37 hours), Monday to Friday.
About us
WPA are a successful and growing private medical insurer based in Taunton, Somerset whose winning streak continues - in 2022/2023 we have won a total of 10 healthcare industry awards not to mention being recognised as a contender for Somerset's Employer of the year for three years in the row. Our innovative business has never been busier and continues to grow. We work hard but we like to play hard, and we are always coming up with new ways to have fun - one day you may play in a cricket match for WPA's team, dress up to support Christmas Jumper Day or go for a run on our running track with the Olympian athlete, Jo Pavey or just sit down and enjoy our wildflower meadow and our relaxing outdoor space.
The role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in a Business Development environment.
Some of the key functions of the role are:
Promoting WPA's brand, products and processes to potential customers, Healthcare Partners and Brokers via a variety of communication methods.
Providing prospects with information and quotations and supporting them through the application process.
Establishing market feedback/trends, managing departmental mailboxes, supporting intermediaries/strategic partners and checking customer application packs.
Creating and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders (as you progress, gaining in confidence and expertise)
What can you bring?
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills which enables you to build rapport and positive relationships.
Represent WPA professionally at all times.
Excellent attention to detail, time management and the ability to achieve deadlines to a high standard.
Self-motivated with the ability to take responsibility for personal and team workloads.
A positive, hardworking and enthusiastic outlook.
Benefits
We offer a fantastic starting salary with plenty of room for progression if this is something you strive for. You will be eligible for our non-contractual bonus paid at Christmas. Social events are very important to us, and regular activities are planned throughout the year. Halloween quizzes, summer parties, departmental meals, BBQs on the patio and our annual Christmas parties to name a few. Your health and wellbeing is very important to us so you will be eligible for a private medical insurance plan and WPA cash plan. Small gestures can go a long way, from Easter eggs to visits from the ice cream van on a hot day, we don't just tell employees how valued they are, we show them.
Application support
If you could benefit from having any additional support with your application for whatever reason, please do not hesitate to us in confidence so that we can discuss it further. We are happy to help in any way we can.
We are all different, be yourself and thrive
WPA is a not-for-profit, environmentally friendly organisation whose ethos is treating others as we want to be treated including our fabulous team, customers, and local community. We hire great people; we believe in everyone and recognise that individual differences are what makes our team stronger.
Closing date: This remains flexible subject to us finding the right candidates, we therefore recommend that you apply at your earliest convenience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: GBP25,112.00-GBP26,936.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus scheme
Ability to Commute:
Taunton, TA1 2PE (required)
Work Location: In person
