Salary guide
Financial Services Salesperson
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
- The UK has over 5,000 regulated financial advice firms
Other names this job is known by
- Financial Advisor
- Product Sales Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Sell financial products and services to clients
- Advise on investments, insurance, and pensions
- Meet sales targets and KPIs
- Build and maintain client relationships
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in business, finance, or sales (advantageous)
- Experience in sales or finance roles
- Communication and negotiation skills
- IT and customer service
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Salesperson
- Sales Manager
- Branch Manager
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study business, finance, or sales
- Gain experience in sales or finance roles
- Progress to senior or management positions
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