Commercial Account Executive

Howden; Epsom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Income protection

Pension

Healthcare

Discounts

Job summary

Howden is seeking an experienced Commercial Insurance Account Executive to join our Consumer & Local Commercial team in the UK. You will build rapport with new and existing clients, from sole traders to large organisations, and work closely with the Branch Manager to meet objectives.

You'll win new business, develop opportunities through networking and community engagement, and advise on products and solutions with a consultative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience winning new business and building long-lasting B2B client relationships.
• Passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking and client meetings.
• Tenacious with business curiosity to identify opportunities and drive outcomes for clients.
• Willing to learn and progress professional qualifications.
• Consultative approach with strong listening and questioning skills.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with new and existing clients and identify opportunities.
• Work with Branch Manager to achieve objectives.
• Advise on products and solutions to meet client requirements.
• Develop market presence through marketing and networking.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Networking

Consultative selling

Client meetings

Job description

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 an experienced Commercial Insurance 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, 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:

• 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 - 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025
  • 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 discounted personal health policies - Critical illness, private medical, dental plans
  • A range of insurance products available commission free, including home, motor, travel and specialist vehicles
  • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts