Experience

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  Carole Nash Insurance

  • Manchester

  • Business Development Head

    • Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Manchester

    Promotion to Business Development Head following success achieving strong results and strength of relationships both internally and client side. Profitably worked with dealers nationwide for the implementation of referral schemes.Successfully devised and implemented a number of initiatives to achieve strong brand awareness for the business, so we are front-of-mind for consumers whilst driving lead generation campaigns to target. Shone not just for consistent generation of new business but for my notable account management skills.Head for the organisation and management of a wide range of events nationwide, successfully managing staff pre-event and onsite.Strengthened our position in the market through initiatives to speak at a number of events and publishing articles in several industry papers.

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  Carole Nash

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Club Liaisons Officer

    • Feb 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Promotion to Club Liaisons Officer in my first year with the business through my ability and focus forging links with motoring clubs and organisations.As the key point of contact to provide insurance quotes for club members, and my success therein, I developed to a strongly client facing role successfully working at a number of events and coordinating with club Committee members and officials to arrange specialist schemes increasing sales within the business.

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  Carole Nash Insurance

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • New Business Sales Advisor

    • Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Operating with a high level of underwriting authority and working as part of an effective sales team dealing with all aspects of classic car insurance policies from inception, renewal and mid-term adjustments.Honed my sales skills and technical knowledge on classic vehicles whilst within the team, delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.Exploiting every sales opportunity to exceed company conversion targets.Utilising strong communication skills to identify and anticipate clients’ needs and recommend suitable products and successfully increasing average unit income through strong cross selling.When calculating risks with proposals and providing quotations, I developed and employed strong critical thinking and logical analysis skills and exercised a strong attention to detail.Really developed a good eye for the industry achieving an in-depth knowledge of the products, the insurance market and regulations set by the FCA and other regulatory bodies and consistently kept on top of accompanying administrative duties.

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  Weatherspoons

  • Manchester, United Kingdom

  • Shift Leader

    • Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

    Working within and directing a team, interacting with customer at the point of sale in a friendly, polite and accommodating manner to drive sales and create a positive lasting impression. This role enabled me to learn the importance of teamwork and how crucial motivation is in creating an efficient and effective sales team. • Demonstrating leadership by directing staff and delegating tasks to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction.• Supporting the management team to ensure in a fast paced sales environment.• Strengthened team working and communication skills through co-operation with colleagues and customers.• Motivating underperforming staff to meet sales targets.• Training new staff up to the high level demanded by the business.• Responsible for management of brand standards, stock rotation & cashing up.