Business Development Executive

Carlton Young Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in insurance is seeking an Account Executive for the Bournemouth/Southampton area. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, ensuring a high level of service and developing new business. Experience in sales and understanding client management principles are essential. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £38,000 and opportunities for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales focused role.
• Understanding client management principles in a broking environment.
• Ability to hit and exceed targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage client diary and renewal information.
• Collaborate with account handlers and claims teams.
• Follow up on new business leads.

Skills

Sales experience

Client management

Strong communication

Education

CII qualifications or relevant business experience

Job description

Overview

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - INSURANCE INDUSTRY - BOURNEMOUTH/SOUTHAMPTON AREA

Carlton Young specialise in the recruitment of professionals in the Accountancy, Finance, HR and Insurance sectors . Set up utilising the skills of a highly experienced recruiter and a fully qualified chartered accountant, we have the recruitment skills and industry know-how to be able to bring applicants and businesses together, helping business thrive and improving lives.

We are partnering on a vacancy for a New Business Executive for a well-respected insurance broker with a network of offices. We are looking for someone close to either Bournemouth or Southampton who can work a bank of clients, providing a high level of service. This role includes managing a bank of renewals and developing new clients through company and self-generated leads. You will:

• Manage your diary, ensuring regular meetings with your clients and ensuring that your renewal information is accurate
• Work closely with the account handlers and claims teams in the business to ensure that underwriting of policies is completed accurately and in line with clients expectations
• Follow up on new business leads, arranging appointments and gathering renewal information
• Maintain a regular flow of new business activity, reporting progress to the broking manager
• Secure the client through professional delivery of information and building trust and rapport

This is a role directed primarily for SME businesses across the Dorset / Hampshire region. We are looking for someone who:

• Has gained experience within a sales focussed role
• Understands the basic principles of client management in a broking environment
• Has gained CII qualifications or has the relevant business experience
• Can hit and exceed targets and KPI's
• Is a strong communicator, both written and verbal

This is a great opportunity to join an established business going through a period of growth with a well-established team and potential opportunities for future development.

The company offers a competitive starting salary depending on experience (we have recommended a starting salary guide of 35,000 to 38,000) as well as a New Business commission structure and hybrid working opportunities.

All other benefits will be discussed at interview.

If this position is of interest, please send through an up to date CV for consideration.

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work-seekers for work finding services.