Commercial Account Executive

Howden; Poole; Vor Ort; GBP 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

22 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Core benefits

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare Cashplan

Gym discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Insurance polices through Howden at a

Retail discounts

Zusammenfassung

Howden is actively seeking a Commercial Account Executive to join the Consumer & Local Commercial team in Poole. You will build rapport with new and existing clients, ranging from sole traders to large organisations, while collaborating with the Branch Manager to meet targets and drive growth.

The role requires a proactive, consultative approach to uncover opportunities, develop business, and promote Howden solutions through networking and client meetings.

Qualifikationen

• Experience winning new business and building long-lasting relationships with B2B clients.
• Passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, and client meetings.

Aufgaben

• Build rapport with new and existing clients across the region.
• Work with Branch Manager to achieve objectives and drive growth.
• Identify opportunities and advise on products and solutions to move from inquiry to yes.

Kenntnisse

New business

B2B sales

Client relationships

Marketing

Networking

Consultative selling

Jobbeschreibung

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, 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 - 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 a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted rates
• Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts