Commercial Account Executive

Howden Group Holdings; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.

People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.

We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 14 years, and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.

About you:

• You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients.
• You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, and client meetings.
• You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity to identify and explore new business opportunities.
• You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive.
• You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively, and will be an active listener to fully understand client requirements.

Rewards:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service
• A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
  • Life Assurance up to 4x salary
  • Income protection for up to 5 years in case of illness or injury
  • Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
  • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan
• Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits:
  • Discounts on gym membership across the UK
  • Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
  • Access to discounted personal health policies
  • A range of insurance products available commission free
  • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts

Our Culture: People First

We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. We’re still local experts, delivering the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. Our values haven’t changed since day one.

Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their background.