Commercial Account Executive

Howden; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare Cashplan

Discounts on gym membership

Access to various insurance policies at discounted rates

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Commercial Account Executive in Oxfordshire, England. The role involves building relationships with B2B clients, winning new business, and collaborating with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives. Candidates should have a passion for business development and effective consultative skills. Benefits include 22 days holiday, life assurance, and access to various financial and lifestyle perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in winning new business and building relationships with B2B clients.
• Passionate about developing business through various marketing and engagement strategies.
• Tenacious with a curiosity for business development.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with new and existing clients to achieve objectives.
• Work closely with the Branch Manager.
• Identify and explore new business opportunities.

Skills

Winning new business

Building B2B relationships

Consultative skills

Networking

Active listening

Job description

Overview

Commercial Account Executive role at Howden. Location: Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders, through 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, client meetings, just to name a few - the stronger our presence in the market, the more successful you will be.
• You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore new business opportunities to drive the best possible outcome for our clients
• 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 and become further your professional qualifications.
• You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions - always identifying opportunities, but more importantly, looking for a path to yes

Rewards

We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that's why we offer:

• 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, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen
  • Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury
  • Contributory pension scheme - 5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
  • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits
• Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
  • Discounts on gym membership across the UK
  • Salary sacrifice schemes - Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase
  • Access to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted rates
  • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Insurance