Profiles

Simon Rake

36-year-old Simon Rake is currently National Sales Manager at Wesleyan for Teachers. He originally planned a career in the armed forces, but after graduation chose to work in recruitment consultancy before heading into financial services.

"A head hunter I'd used in my previous job told me about the Area Manager's opportunity at Wesleyan about a year and a half ago. The more I found out about the company's background and progressive business strategy, the more interested I became! I felt there was real potential to develop a long-term career. I also liked the fundamental belief in face-to-face advice."

"There's no doubt that you really feel part of a family here, despite the size of the organisation. It's a highly professional business, but the structure and support is there to help you develop and grow. Wesleyan is also open minded about innovative ways to build on its potential in the professional market place."

"If you're thinking of leaving your current role and training to be a financial consultant here, what I'd say is that you'll be rewarded in relation to your performance and the amount of effort you put in. You'll also be in a business that has a clear vision and strategy, as well as the stability and financial strength to allow for development in the future."

Theresa Walkden

Trainee Financial Consultant Theresa Walkden is 29 years old, and has been with Wesleyan for just five months. Prior to joining the company, she was an Independent Mortgage Broker with John Charcol in Brighton.

"I was looking for a Trainee Financial Advisor role through a recruitment consultancy and they introduced me to Wesleyan. I was immediately impressed, not only with the excellent basic salary, the incremental pay-rises when you pass exams and excellent training, but also with the fact that it’s a mutual company that looks after its policyholders. I also liked the way they specialise in the professional market – I trained as a solicitor – and would provide me with a variety of experiences, whilst still making use of the experience I brought with me."

"My first impressions were excellent. Simon Rake, NSM for Wesleyan for Teachers, told me exactly what Wesleyan is about and what I could expect from my career. Since then, I’ve had nothing but good experiences, from the training and support to the great people I work with."

"For the future, I’d like to finish both my CF exams and the Academy programme and build up a strong pipeline for next year, when I want to start making real money. I plan on staying with Wesleyan for the long term, establishing my area and building great relationships with schools."

"Wesleyan’s a fantastic place to work, where you feel like you’re running your own business but you’ve got endless support to call upon when you need it. Great people, great training, amazing potential for the future. I should have joined them sooner!"

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