Account Executive

Stride Resource Management Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension 5% rising to 10% after 5 years

Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Stride Resource Management Ltd in the UK is seeking an Account Executive to build a book of business across Farm & Estate, Commercial & Bloodstock. You will manage client renewals, negotiate with insurers, drive new business and provide claims support.

You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture and have access to career development through funded qualifications, with hybrid working after probation and a strong bonus and pension package.

Qualifications

• A positive 'can do' attitude and the ability to find solutions.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Grow, retain, manage and service clients' insurance needs, including new business and renewals.
• Negotiate with underwriters to obtain best policy for clients.
• Provide claims support and liaise with loss adjusters or claims teams.
• Source potential new clients, set up meetings and lead presentations for large prospects.
• Advise and consult with clients as any claims arise, liaise with loss adjusters or internal claims teams where appropriate.
• Ensure New Business/Renewal targets are achieved.
• Comply with all compliance requirements.

Skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Education

Relevant insurance qualifications

Job description

As an Account Executive, you will build a book of business in Farm & Estate, Commercial & Bloodstock; ensuring client retention, business growth, and cultural alignment. You will manage client renewals, negotiate with insurers, drive new business, and provide claims support. Strong relationship management and strategic insight are essential for success in this role.

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group-where all profits go to charity and good causes.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will play a critical role in growing, retaining, managing and servicing your clients insurance needs; integrating new business, retaining an existing client base and providing expert advice.
• Providing excellent customer services through creating and building relationships
• Developing negotiation skills with underwriters to provide your clients with the very best policy for their requirements
• To source potential new clients, give advice on individual new business leads, set up meetings and lead presentations for large prospective clients;
• Advise and consult with clients as and when any claims arise, liaise with loss adjusters or internal claims teams where appropriate.
• Ensure New Business/Renewal targets are achieved
• Comply with all compliance requirements

What You'll Need To Have

• A positive 'can do' attitude and the ability to find solutions
• Attention to detail

What makes you stand out

• Previous broking/insurance experience
• Relevant insurance qualifications

What we offer

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working available upon successful completion of probation
• Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years membership of the pension scheme
• Annual Bonus scheme (Discretionary based on individual and company performance)
• Life Assurance cover up to 4 x salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 26 and 27 for 5 and 10 years' service respectively)
• Career development opportunities with funded support and financial incentives for all professional qualifications.