Sales Executive
United Kingdom/ RemoteSales Consultant – Probate
£29,000 to £34,000 base salary, average earnings £47,000 (uncapped bonus) plus great benefits
Monday to Friday, including 1 in 4 Saturdays (4 hours)
Remote – UK | Full‑time
We’re looking for Sales Consultants to join our growing Probate Sales team. At Co‑op Legal Services, we do things differently. We’re here to help people through some of life’s toughest moments, making sure they feel listened to, supported and treated fairly.
We’re looking for people who care about doing the right thing, take pride in giving clear advice, and want a role where their work genuinely matters.
At the Co‑op, you’ll be trusted to do the right thing for our clients — and supported to build a rewarding career with earning potential you can control.
Why this job matters
As a Sales Consultant you’ll be helping people in the hour of need. You don’t need legal experience. What matters most is how you talk to people, how you listen, and how you guide clients towards the right outcome for them. There’s no cold calling, clients come to us because they trust the Co-op, and you’ll receive full training and ongoing support from experienced colleagues. Every conversation is an opportunity to give someone clarity and support when they need it most.
What you’ll do
- Have thoughtful, respectful conversations with clients by phone and video
- Understand their circumstances and what matters most to them
- Explain probate and estate administration services in clear, simple terms
- Help clients decide whether our services are right for them
- Manage your work using modern digital systems
- Work towards agreed KPIs, supported by a close‑knit remote team
What you’ll bring
We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:
- Experience in consultative sales or a customer‑focused role
- The ability to discuss sensitive topics with empathy and care
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills
- The confidence to explain things clearly without jargon
- Motivation driven by doing a good job and caring for our clients, not just hitting a number
- A commitment to working for an organisation that is dedicated to supporting our clients
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
- An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
- 24/7 colleague support service
- Training and support foryour development and career progression
- Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.
Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
Benefits
- Coaching, training and support such as study leave, to help you develop your skills and progress your career
- Pension with up to 10% employer contributions
- Incentive scheme up to 10% after probation
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
- Wellbeing benefits to support your physical financial and mental health
- Discounts on Co-op products and services
Success profile
What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Team-work
- Detail orientated
- Organisation
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Adaptability
Your career at Co-op Legal Services
You’ll find exciting and rewarding career opportunities here, as well as real work/life balance and innovative tools and technology which allow you to focus single mindedly on the needs of your clients.
We regularly recruit for qualified and non-qualified jobs and if you share our obsession with client care, we can help you build a fulfilling legal career.
Our practice areas
Our Legal Services teams are dedicated to supporting clients in their hour of need. We work hard, go the extra mile and hit targets to make sure their cases are resolved in a timely way. With that comes the satisfaction of knowing we’ve done right by our clients during life’s most difficult moments.
Our probate colleagues support bereaved families as they manage the legal and financial processes surrounding the money, property, and possessions of a person who’s died. Our probate teams are experts at what they do and are supported by innovative AI tools and case management technology.
Our wills and estate planning teams help clients make a will that’s right for their circumstances. It’s vital that in their hour of need, clients can make informed choices about their legal planning, and our wills and estate planning colleagues discuss their wishes and offer expert guidance and support.
Our trusted family law colleagues help clients navigate a wide range of important life moments including divorce, legal separation and child custody matters. We recruit for a variety of qualified and non-qualified roles, and no matter which part of the team you join, you’ll get comprehensive training and a wide range of options to develop your skill set without breaking the bank.
Our personal injury solicitors and litigation lawyers are committed to getting the best outcomes for our clients. Each year, they secure millions of pounds in compensation for people who have been injured in accidents through no fault of their own.
Our medical negligence team works tirelessly to secure compensation for those who have suffered due to medical negligence or accidents caused by healthcare professionals. Building a career as a medical negligence solicitor at Co-op Legal Services offers you the chance to make a real difference and have a visible impact on the wellbeing of your clients.
Application process
At Co-op, we’re passionate about doing great work for the communities we trade in. That means having the right people, from all walks of life and backgrounds, in our team to serve them. Take a look below how to become one of our colleagues.
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