Commercial Account Handler

Cowell Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & protection

Pension scheme

Training & qualifications

Wellbeing & discounts

Job summary

Cowell Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established insurance broker in Bournemouth to recruit a Commercial Insurance Account Handler. The role focuses on building client relationships, securing new business, and growing an existing portfolio with tailored risk solutions.

The position is full-time and onsite, offering a competitive package and progression opportunities through funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in Personal Lines or Commercial Insurance is desirable.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in a target-driven sales environment.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with B2B clients as their trusted contact.
• Identify, prospect and secure new business opportunities to hit revenue targets.
• Proactively manage an existing portfolio to upsell and cross-sell and maximise client retention.
• Conduct client meetings to understand business objectives and deliver tailored risk solutions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship mgmt

Target-driven sales

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C)

Job description

Full job description

Job Title: Commercial Insurance Account Handler

• Location: Bournemouth
• Salary: Up to £50,000
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Work Style: Onsite

Are you a driven sales professional with a background in insurance looking to fast-track your career?

Cowell Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, well-established insurance broker in Bournemouth. Due to sustained business growth, they are seeking an ambitious Commercial Account Executive to join their thriving, professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management: Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with B2B clients, acting as their trusted point of contact.
• Business Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities through networking, warm leads, and market research to consistently hit revenue targets.
• Account Growth: Proactively manage an existing portfolio, identifying up-sell and cross-sell opportunities to maximise revenue and maximise client retention.
• Consultative Selling: Conduct client meetings to deeply understand their business objectives and deliver tailored, comprehensive risk solutions.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of experience within Personal Lines or Commercial Insurance is highly desirable. We will also consider high-caliber B2B sales professionals looking to transition into insurance.
• Skills: A proven track record in a target-driven sales environment with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Education: Minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English.
• Ambition: A self-starter mentality with the drive to stamp your mark on the local market.

Why Join Us? (The Benefits):

Our client believes in rewarding hard work with an industry-leading package designed to protect your health, wealth, and future:

• Financial & Progression: Competitive basic salary up to £45k (negotiable DOE) + ongoing training and fully funded professional qualifications (Cert CII).
• Work-Life Balance: 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Health & Protection: Life Assurance (up to 4x salary), Income Protection (up to 5 years), and a comprehensive Healthcare Cash-plan.
• Future Planning: Contributory pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee contribution).
• Lifestyle Perks: Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car Leasing, Tech purchase), discounted gym memberships, and hundreds of high-street retail discounts.
• Well being: Enhanced maternity/paternity policies and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. Please note: Only applicants with the permanent right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. E&OE.