Commercial Account Executive

2117GB00 A-Plan Holdings (Unlimited); Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance up to 4 × salary

Income protection for up to 5 years

Contributory pension scheme

Access to a Healthcare Cashplan

Discounts on gym memberships

Discounted rates on insurance policies

Job summary

2117GB00 A-Plan Holdings (Unlimited) is seeking a Commercial Account Executive to join their Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team in Maidstone. You will be responsible for engaging with clients, from sole traders to large organizations, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in building long-term B2B relationships and a passion for business development through marketing and networking. The position comes with numerous benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and lifestyle discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in building relationships and winning new business.
• Passionate about business development through various channels.
• Tenacious and curious about new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with clients and win new business.
• Develop business through marketing and client engagement.
• Advise clients and explore new business opportunities.

Skills

Experience winning new business

Building long-lasting B2B relationships

Consultative approach

Active listening skills

Job description

Commercial Account Executive – Howden Consumer & Local Commercial Team

We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, ranging from sole traders to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

Building rapport with new and existing clients, winning new business, and maintaining long‑lasting B2B relationships. Developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, and client meetings. Identifying and exploring new business opportunities to drive the best possible outcome for our clients. Advising clients on products and solutions, actively listening and questioning effectively, and finding a path to yes.

Qualifications

Experience winning new business and building long lasting B2B relationships. Passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, and client meetings. Tenacious with a business curiosity to identify and explore new opportunities. Willingness to learn, as each client will be different. Consultative approach, ability to question effectively, and active listening skills.

Benefits

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service.
• Life Assurance up to 4 × salary.
• 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, offering a variety of health‑related benefits.
• Lifestyle and financial benefits: discounts on gym membership across the UK, salary sacrifice schemes (travel insurance, cycle to work, car leasing, technology purchase), discounts on high‑street retailers.
• Discounted rates on a range of insurance policies through Howden.

Reasonable adjustments – flexible hours or hybrid working arrangements may be accommodated where possible. If you need adjustments, let us know and we will support you.