Account Executive

Jensten; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus scheme

Pension 5% match

Group Life Assurance 4x salary

Study support

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

NCinsurance, part of the Jensten Group, is seeking an Account Executive in Gateshead with hybrid work once settled. You will manage an existing commercial client book, retain and grow it, and generate new business, reporting to the Account Director.

Role emphasizes strong client relationship skills, insurance expertise and drive to excel in a sales-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Insurance industry background – especially commercial.
• Proven track record in new business development and client retention.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Exceptional telephone manner and ability to build networks and relationships.
• Driven to learn and grow within insurance and sales.
• Acturis system knowledge (ideally).

Responsibilities

• Offer and present insurance solutions, including insurance policies and risk-management solutions, to secure renewals and/or new business.
• Identify cross-selling, upselling and similar opportunities, utilizing all leads provided and developing new ways to increase quote volume.
• Achieve or exceed the agreed volume of quotes/sales/income from marketing sources.
• Understand clients' business operations, opportunities and risks, and their risk-management approach.
• Ensure compliance with FCA requirements and company procedures.

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Account Executive to join the team at NCinsurance, part of the Jensten Group. You'll be based in our Gateshead office, with hybrid working once settled into the role. Reporting to the Account Director, the main purpose of the role is to look after an existing book of business, retain and grow this book, and generate new business. The book consists mainly of general commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Offer and present insurance solutions, including insurance policies and risk‑management solutions, to secure renewals and/or new business.
• Identify and pursue cross‑selling, up‑selling and similar opportunities, utilising all leads provided by the company and developing new efficient ways to increase quote volume.
• Achieve or exceed the agreed volume of quotes/sales/income generated from all marketing sources, including personal prospecting activity.
• Understand clients' business operations, opportunities and risks, and their risk‑management approach.
• Ensure compliance with local procedures, customer‑service standards and external compliance regulations, e.g. FCA.

Qualifications & Skills

• Insurance industry background – especially commercial.
• Passion for new business and strong history of client retention (essential).
• Excellent customer‑service and communication skills.
• Excellent telephone manner, capable of building networks and working relationships easily.
• Drive and genuine passion to learn and develop within insurance and sales.
• Acturis system knowledge (ideally).

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working flexibility (four days in the office and one day from home once settled).
• 27 days annual leave (including a birthday day and a day for a chosen religious holiday), plus bank holidays.
• Auto‑enrolment into a pension scheme with 5 % employer match.
• Flex‑benefits – a range of flexible benefits to choose from.
• Group Life Assurance cover – a massive four‑times salary.
• 3 months maternity, paternity & adoption leave fully paid.
• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career.
• Perks at work – discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items, etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 days annually.

About Us

NCinsurance has a proud history and deep roots in the communities we serve. As part of the Jensten Group—a UK‑wide independent broking group with over £650 m GWP moved annually—we combine local, personal service with the scale and expertise that our network offers. We are proud of our legacy and excited about continuing to deliver trusted, personal and local insurance advice.