Harry Behn

Experience

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  Imerys

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2016

  School Leaver Programme

  Successfully applied for sponsorship through my A Level studies whilst undertaking work experience placements over a two year period in all college holidays.Various support and projects undertaken across the business areas local to Cornwall including:- Quality Control- Finance - Paper technologies- Plant Management- Mineral Evaluation

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  Asda

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  Store Service Colleague

  Part time role during summer holidays

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  Placement Year

  Demanding but rewarding placement year undertaken with Enterprise Rent A Car. A varied role focusing on supporting day to day branch operations, delivering outstanding customer service and developing and expanding commercial partnerships.

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  NFU Mutual

  Sept 2020 - now

  Since starting this role in 2022, I have managed two local agency offices both of which were around £6 million Growth Written Premium Income with responsibility for a team of up to 10. Key Role Responsibilities include: * Managing and leading the team during the Tupe process, with extensive experience navigating through challenging environments* Coaching and Development support, including direct responsibility for facilitating the personal growth of the commercial team and carrying out Training and Competency checking.* Key account management and Retention with experience in supporting accounts up to £200,000 of Gross Written Premium Income providing excellent service and tailored Insurance advice* Sales strategy and development within the office, including acquisition of Mid Corporate accounts and pipeline development and analysis * Shaping and Implementing a personalised business strategy and sales plan * Regulatory compliance lead for the agency, held to the same standards as an Approved Person of the FCA by NFU Mutual's internal compliance checks. * Supporting and Leading on the strategy for the growth of the NFU Mutual high net work proposition across the south west region, working closely with key stakeholders across Head office functions to facilitate growth* Maintain and grow relations with the local farming union members, working closely with the NFU county advisor Show less Sales and agency division graduate scheme with responsibilities split between gaining practical experience within Sales Development, undertaking regional support projects and following a structured learning and growth programme.Practical experience gained working across multiple placements within NFU Mutual's local agencies, facilitating my personal growth and skill set expansion. I was able to expand my knowledge of Agency processes, practical application of NFU Mutual's products and services and working within a regulated environment. Alongside this, I was able to gain first hand experience of roles in local offices and the demands and requirements of an NFU Mutual Insurance Agent whilst successfully delivering on adhoc local projects. Working alongside colleagues in the South west regional team, primarily Sales Development managers to influence, champion and promote growth across the Agency Network. Various projects undertaken including: - Lead for Marketing campaigns and Sales Incentives - Delivering Seminars to promote growth of the NFU Mutual HNW Strategy- Dynamics 365 (CRM) Champion- Coaching and Mentoring new Graduates Show less

  • Locum Agency Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Sales & Business Management Professional Trainee

    Sept 2020 - Nov 2022