Commercial Account Executive

i2i recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Cheltenham is seeking a Commercial Account Executive to manage existing clients and identify new business opportunities in the commercial insurance sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proven record of sales success, with knowledge of various insurance products. This role offers a salary of £35,000 – £40,000 plus bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Career progression

Professional qualifications support

28 days holiday + birthday off

Continuous learning

Collaborative, supportive team

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proven knowledge of various commercial insurance products required.
• Demonstrated sales success and meeting performance targets are a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of commercial clients.
• Identify new business opportunities and negotiate insurance products.
• Meet service level agreements and provide high-quality customer service.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Commercial Combined insurance

Sales success and ability to meet targets

Education

Cert CII qualified or committed to achieving

Job description

Commercial Account Executive
£35,000 – £40,000 (DOE and qualifications) + Bonus
Cheltenham / Hybrid

What’s In It for You
Career progression | Professional qualifications support | Internal promotion culture | 28 days holiday + birthday off + bank holidays | Industry event access | Continuous learning | Collaborative, supportive team | Modern, dynamic workplace | Clear performance targets

About the Role
As a core member of the Commercial Sales Team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing commercial clients, delivering high levels of customer service, and driving new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management – Manage, service, and grow an existing commercial book of business
• Sales Development – Identify opportunities, negotiate, and sell commercial insurance products within authority
• Customer Service – Meet SLAs and provide consistent, high-quality service
• Business Growth – Support retention and new business development efforts, hitting agreed targets
• Networking – Attend relevant events to expand visibility and business opportunities
• Ad-hoc Support – Undertake additional duties as required to support team objectives

Must-Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven knowledge of Commercial Combined, Commercial Property Owners, SME, Professional Indemnity, and Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance
• Demonstrated sales success and ability to meet performance targets
• Ability to work well in a team environment and remain calm under pressure
• Cert CII qualified or committed to achieving within a defined timeframe

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience representing a company at industry or networking events
• Comfort with insurance platforms and CRM systems
• A forward-thinking, proactive mindset for identifying service or sales improvements

Please contact Fran if this role is of interest as soon as possible.

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