Commercial Account Executive

Cavendish Maine; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent pension and wider benefits

Job summary

Cavendish Maine is seeking a Commercial Account Executive to inherit and develop an established portfolio of commercial clients in South Wales from retiring colleagues. You will lead client meetings, renewals, and strategy, building lasting relationships with business owners and decision makers.

With fully flexible hybrid working and support from a strong local team and insurer relationships, you can grow your own portfolio and reputation while contributing to the firm’s independence and growth

Qualifications

• Strong commercial insurance knowledge and excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ambition to develop your own portfolio and reputation.
• CII qualifications welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Inherit and develop an established commercial client portfolio.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with business owners and decision makers.
• Lead client meetings, renewal strategy and programme development.

Skills

Relationship-building

Commercial insurance knowledge

Networking

Education

CII qualifications welcomed

Job description

The Business:

• Our client is an award-winning independent insurance broker with the scale and insurer relationships to compete with the largest national firms.


• Independence is central to their identity. This is not a business waiting to be sold to a consolidator. Their long-term independence is secured, providing genuine stability for clients and employees alike.

The Opportunity:

• Most Account Executive roles talk about building a book. This one starts with one!


• As part of long-term succession planning, we are looking for a Commercial Account Executive to inherit and develop an established portfolio of commercial clients from retiring Account Executives.


• This creates two potential routes into the position.


• You may already be an established Commercial Account Executive looking for a strong independent platform, an existing portfolio and a long-term home.


• Alternatively, you could be an experienced Commercial Account Handler, Account Manager or Broker ready to make the step into your first Account Executive role.


• For someone stepping up, this is a rare opportunity. Rather than starting with an empty book and a new business target, you will inherit established client relationships from day one, supported by an experienced local team, strong insurer relationships and existing introducer connections.


• It's an opportunity to make a name for yourself in the South Wales market with many of the foundations already in place.

The Role:

• Inherit and develop an established commercial client portfolio


• Build strong, long-term relationships with business owners and decision makers


• Lead client meetings, renewal strategy and programme development


• Work closely with experienced broking and account handling colleagues


• Develop new business through existing introducers, referrals and your own network


• Build your personal profile across the South Wales business community

What We're Looking For:

Applications are welcomed from:

• Experienced Commercial Account Executives or Development Executives


• Senior Account Handlers, Account Managers or Brokers ready for their first Account Executive opportunity


• Experienced Commercial Underwriters looking to move into broking


• You will need strong commercial insurance knowledge, excellent relationship-building skills and the ambition to develop your own portfolio and reputation.


• CII qualifications are welcomed, but capability, credibility and personality matter most.

What You Will Get:

• An established client portfolio from day one


• Genuine long-term succession opportunity


• Experienced local broking and account handling support


• Established introducer relationships to develop


• Fully flexible hybrid working


• Competitive bonus and long-term incentive plan


• Excellent pension and wider benefits


• The backing of an independent broker with the scale to compete nationally


• Whether you're an experienced Account Executive looking for something different, or an ambitious Commercial Broker ready to take responsibility for your first client portfolio, this is a role well worth exploring.

Salary: £45,000 - £90,000 DOE, plus Bonus, Long Term Incentive and Excellent Benefits
Hybrid working: Fully flexible