Commercial Account & Business Development Executive

Alan Boswell Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CII membership

Annual leave 25 days

Company bonus

Life insurance

Pension - salary exchange

Training & development

Discounted products

Refer a friend bonus

Client introduction commission

Job summary

Alan Boswell Group is seeking a Commercial Account & Business Development Executive to grow Suffolk client relationships from Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, in a hybrid field-based role across the region. Join a team that balances strategic growth with first-class service, working with senior leadership to win new business and strengthen existing accounts.

If you have commercial insurance experience, strong networking skills and a drive to lead, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance in AE/Development/Account Handler or similar.
• Strong local market knowledge of Suffolk and the business community.
• Willingness to develop new business opportunities and grow client base.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with commercial clients across Suffolk.
• Manage and grow an existing portfolio while identifying new business opportunities.
• Provide professional insurance advice tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with the Account Director to support strategic growth plans.
• Maintain a visible presence in the local business community and stakeholders network.
• Support client retention through excellent service and relationship management.

Skills

Commercial insurance

Relationship building

Business development

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Cert CII (desirable)

Job description

Commercial Account & Business Development Executive

Location between - Ipswich / Bury St Edmunds | Hybrid Field-Based Role

About the Role:

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded insurance professional to join Alan Boswell Group in a unique opportunity spanning both our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices.

This is not a typical Account Executive role. It's an opportunity for someone with the drive, character and relationship-building skills to develop into a key commercial leader within the region.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership to grow existing client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and help strengthen our presence across Suffolk.

Whether you're an experienced Account Executive looking for your next challenge or an aspiring insurance professional ready to step up, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Building and developing strong relationships with commercial clients across Suffolk.
• Managing and growing an existing portfolio of clients whilst identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Providing professional and independent insurance advice tailored to client needs.
• Working closely with the Account Director to support strategic growth plans.
• Maintaining a visible presence in the local business community and developing key stakeholder relationships.
• Supporting client retention through excellent service and relationship management.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Group to deliver the best outcomes for clients.
• Acting as an ambassador for Alan Boswell Group and our values.
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience within commercial insurance, either in an Account Executive, Development Executive, Account Handler or similar role.
• Strong understanding of the local business community and commercial insurance market.
• A proven ability or genuine desire to develop new business opportunities.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining technical knowledge.

Why Join Us?

Alan Boswell Group has built its reputation as the natural choice for friendly, expert advice on insurance, risk management and financial services. Its stability within the market for over 40 years builds on its success, but it also reflects the market by changing rapidly to meet our customer requirements. We are proud of our people, their successes, and value their contributions to our growing business.

This role offers genuine career development opportunities, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future growth of our Suffolk commercial business.

Location:

This role will be based across our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds offices, with considerable time spent meeting clients and prospects throughout the region.

Qualifications:

• Insurance qualifications (Cert CII or working towards) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

About us:

Alan Boswell Group has built its reputation as the natural choice for friendly, expert advice on insurance, risk management and financial services. Its stability within the market for over 40 years builds on its success, but it also reflects the market by changing rapidly to meet our customer requirements. We are proud of our people, their successes, and value their contributions to our growing business.

Benefits:

• Fully funded CII professional membership and support through CII examinations
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to purchase up to 3 additional holiday days in April each year)
• Discretionary annual Company bonus scheme
• Life Insurance (4x annual salary)
• Bupa CrashPlan
• Salary Exchange pension scheme
• Supported professional training and development
• Discounted financial services and insurance products
• Recruitment referral incentive bonus ‘refer a friend’
• Client introduction commission incentive

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent