Commercial Account Executive (Trainee or Experienced)

NFU Mutual; Sherston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Incentive schemes

Health and wellbeing benefits

No weekend or evening work

Job summary

NFU Mutual South Cotswolds Agency is hiring a Commercial Account Executive (Trainee or Experienced) in Sherston with hybrid working. You will build relationships with commercial clients, advise on products to meet needs, and manage a busy client book including in-person visits and phone contacts.

We offer full-time hours, a salary of £25,000–£36,000 dependent on experience, and comprehensive benefits. A Pro-active, client-focused mindset with strong communication is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage relationships and meet targets under tight deadlines.
• Ambitious, results-driven with attention to detail and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and service a portfolio of commercial clients across diverse sectors.
• Build strong client relationships and advise on appropriate products to meet needs.
• Conduct client visits and manage a busy book with proactive client contact.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Target driven

Data analysis

Time management

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C/4+)

A levels or degree

Cert CII (desirable)

Job description

The roleCommercial Account Executive (Trainee or Experienced) Location: South Cotswolds – Sherston (hybrid working available)Salary: £25,000 - £36,000 (dependant on experience)Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Introduction to NFU MutualNFU 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

At NFU Mutual South Cotswolds Agency, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional local service built on trust, integrity and long-term relationships. We support a diverse range of commercial clients across the region and are committed to helping businesses protect what matters most. Our reputation has been built on personal recommendations, local knowledge and a genuine commitment to customer care.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an ambitious Commercial Account Executive to join our team and provide an excellent standard of advice and service to a portfolio of commercial clients. You will build strong relationships and help clients find the right products to suit their needs. You will work independently and manage client requirements within the scope of a busy client book that spans across all business sectors and classes of commercial insurance. This will include client contact over the phone and in-person visits. We are looking for a results driven, advice-led commercial insurance account handler who ideally has experience servicing good sized commercial clients (£20,000+ premiums). You will be detail orientated, ambitious and be keen to take your career to the next level. This role is bust and challenging, bring your resilience, enthusiasm and energy and you’ll be right at home within our team.

About You

• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills
• An interest in meeting new people and relationship management skills
• A results driven approach to work, in order to meet targets and deliver results to tight deadlines
• The ability to analyse and interpret data
• High attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• Excellent time management skills and self-motivation
• A driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above
• A levels and/or degree (or equivalent) and Cert CII are desired

Key Competencies

Ambition - You are motivated to achieve results, continually develop your skills and take ownership of your personal and professional growth. Positivity - You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work, maintain a solutions focused mindset and embrace challenges with confidence. Building Relationships - You establish genuine connections with colleagues and current or prospective customers, demonstrating trust, integrity and professionalism at all times. Delivering on Commitments - You take pride in doing what you say you will do, consistently meeting expectations and building credibility through your actions.

Why Join Us?

• A professional, supportive and friendly working environment.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing Agency.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Employee life insurance cover.
• Performance related incentive schemes.
• Employee health and wellbeing benefits.
• No weekend or evening working.

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

This role falls under the Insurance Distribution Directive. This means there is a requirement for Continuous Professional Development in role, in addition to ongoing screening checks pre-employment and once in post.