Commercial Account Executive

NFU Mutual; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Contribution

Private Healthcare scheme

Career development opportunities

Industry qualifications

Job summary

NFU Mutual Vale of York, Leeds & Harrogate are seeking an ambitious Commercial Account Executive to manage a portfolio of commercial and rural clients. You will build lasting relationships, review client needs, and identify opportunities to provide tailored insurance and financial solutions.

The role focuses on delivering excellent service, developing new business through referrals and networking, and working with local businesses to grow a trusted portfolio within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in account management, client relationship management or a customer-facing sales role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine passion for building trusted relationships.
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing a portfolio of commercial and rural clients.
• Building long‑term relationships through regular client contact and reviews.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional solutions that meet clients' needs.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Developing new business through referrals, networking and local market opportunities.
• Ensuring clients receive professional service and support throughout their NFU Mutual journey.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Job description

Commercial Account Executive Salary Circa £28,000 + (dependant on experience) Full Time position,Permanent ContractLocation: Thirsk, York or Boston Spa Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:00 with 1 hour for lunch or 4 days per week 8:30 – 17:30 with 30min lunch

Introduction to NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.

About the Agency

As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first-class service, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Vale of York, Leeds & Harrogate Agency. Build lasting relationships. Support local businesses. Grow with a trusted brand.

At NFU Mutual Vale of York, Leeds & Harrogate we're proud to support farmers, businesses, and local communities with expert insurance and financial services solutions. We're looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Account Executive to join a supportive and collaborative environment within a growing team of 24 across 3 sites. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, identifying opportunities to support clients, and delivering exceptional service while developing a successful portfolio of business.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and growing a portfolio of commercial and rural clients.
• Building long‑term relationships through regular client contact and reviews.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional solutions that meet clients' needs.
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
• Developing new business through referrals, networking and local market opportunities.
• Ensuring clients receive professional service and support throughout their NFU Mutual journey.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in account management, client relationship management, insurance, financial services, or a customer-facing sales role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for building trusted relationships.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to achieving objectives.

What we offer

• The opportunity to work with one of the UK's most trusted insurance brands.
• Ongoing training and professional development, Career development and the option to work towards industry recognized qualifications.
• Pension Contribution
• Private Healthcare scheme
• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• The chance to make a real difference to local businesses and communities.

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Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.