Commercial Account Handler

Red Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Account Handler in Gloucester, UK. The role involves supporting Commercial Account Executives and managing client queries, while also identifying cross-selling opportunities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be working towards Cert CII. This position offers a salary of up to £40,000 with various benefits including a contributory pension scheme and health perks.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

24 days holiday

Death in service benefit

Contributory pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

CII membership payment

Full training and development plan

Qualifications

• Experience handling commercial accounts or similar roles required.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Commercial Account Executives and manage day-to-day client queries.
• Ensure instructions are processed efficiently and diary system is maintained.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities within client accounts.

Skills

Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Confident negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Working towards Cert CII

Education

Cert CII

Job description

Overview

Red Recruitment is recruiting a Commercial Account Handler to join our client, a leading insurance broker, dedicated to delivering outstanding service, whilst priding themselves on fostering a collaborative, professional, and forward-thinking workplace.

Benefits for a Commercial Account Handler

• Salary: Up to 40,000
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Bristol
• 24 days holiday per annum excluding bank holidays
• 1 additional lifestyle hour per month (fully flexible hour to be taken as and when needed for personal commitments)
• Death in service benefit of 4 x annual salary, effective from the start of employment
• 3% contributory pension scheme which will commence after 3 months of employment (increasing to 5% after 5 years\' service)
• Access to various health and wellbeing benefits including an online GP service, dental service, and mental health support
• Access to employee perks website which gives retailer discounts and vouchers
• Annual salary review process
• Pay for CII membership and all associated exams
• Full training and development plan

Key Responsibilities of a Commercial Account Handler

• Supporting the activities of Commercial Account Executives and/or Directors regarding your allocated clients and new business, including broking, day-to-day queries, report writing, and administration
• Ensuring instructions are processed, recorded, and confirmed in a timely and efficient manner, and the company diary system is maintained
• Helping to identify cross-selling opportunities and potential gaps in client cover
• Complying with the Individual Conduct Rules as required by the SM&CR regulations
• Undergoing training in line with agreed objectives and keep up to date with technical, legal and market developments

Key Skills and Experience of a Commercial Account Handler

• Ability to prioritise and organise your own workload and work to pressured deadlines
• Confident in negotiating effectively with insurers and clients
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written is essential
• Work well as a member of a team
• You should also hold or be working towards a minimum of Cert CII

If you are interested in this position and have the relevant skills and experience required, please apply now!

Red Recruitment (Agency)