Commercial Account Executive

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Lloyds Broker seeks a motivated Business Development Manager to excel in client relationship building and delivering tailored solutions. Primarily field-based but will require occasional office presence in Leeds. The role involves managing high-value insurance clients and driving new business across the North region.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as an Account Handler in commercial insurance.
• Proven client-facing experience for transition into field-based sales role.
• Knowledge of commercial insurance products (e.g., Construction, Liability, Property).

Responsibilities

• Represent the company and convert warm leads into partnerships.
• Conduct consultations with clients and create bespoke proposals.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Job description

Location: Primarily Field-Based | Leeds Office 1x week

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lawes is excited to be working alongside an expanding Lloyds Broker who is looking for a motivated and ambitious Business Development Manager. If you excel at building client relationships and delivering tailored solutions, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent the company, acting as an ambassador for the brand and its values
• Convert warm, pre-qualified leads into long-term partnerships
• Conduct detailed consultations with clients to assess their specific insurance needs
• Collaborate with expert brokers to source competitive quotes and create bespoke insurance proposals
• Present and negotiate insurance solutions with professionalism to secure agreements
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships to ensure ongoing satisfaction and loyalty
• Identify new business opportunities to drive the success of the growing insurance division

DAY-TO-DAY

• A majority of your time will be spent meeting clients face-to-face, to nurture business relationships across the North region from Birmingham and above
• Balance client interactions with administrative work from home and occasional visits to the Leeds office (1 day a week or fortnight)
• Manage high-value commercial insurance clients with precision, ensuring exceptional service delivery
• Apply your expertise in general commercial insurance to offer tailored solutions
• Maintain a proactive and organised approach to client interactions and follow-ups

EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years of experience as an Account Handler in the commercial insurance sector
• Proven experience in a client-facing role, demonstrating the ability to transition into a field-based sales position
• Knowledge of commercial insurance products such as Construction, D&O, Liability, PI, Political Risk, Motor Fleet, and Property

SKILLS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish trust and rapport with clients
• Target – driven with a tenacious and results-oriented approach to achieving ambitious goals
• Exceptional organisational and time – management skills to handle a dynamic schedule
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial insurance products, with the ability to craft tailored client solutions
• Self-motivated and independent yet capable of collaborating effectively within a team
• Must be able to drive with own car

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on 07527 068032 or email us at [e-mail]