Commercial / Corporate Account Executive

Stride Resource Management Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Inherited book of clients

National brokerage backing

South Coast branch environment

Job summary

Stride Resource Management Ltd is seeking a Commercial Account Executive in the South Coast region. You will take ownership of an inherited portfolio of SME and mid-market commercial clients, acting as their trusted insurance adviser while identifying opportunities to expand relationships and win new business.

Backed by a national broker, you’ll have internal support and insurer access to grow your pipeline with renewals, mid-term adjustments, and cross-sell opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance with knowledge of the UK market.
• Confidently manage renewals and advise clients independently.
• Proactive business development and cross-sell opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• ACII qualified or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an inherited portfolio of commercial insurance clients.
• Deliver renewals and mid-term adjustments.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within the book.
• Proactively generate new business through networking, referrals and leads.
• Work with internal teams to ensure seamless service for clients.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and insurers.

Skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Client-facing

Renewals management

Business development

ACII qualification

Education

ACII qualification

Job description

Inherit a quality book. Build new business. Be backed by a national brand.

If you're a Commercial Account Executive who enjoys the balance of looking after established clients while still having the freedom to win and develop new business, this could be the ideal next step.

This is an opportunity to join a well-respected national broker from their West Sussex branch, inheriting a warm, well-maintained book of commercial clients while being fully supported to grow your own pipeline.

The Role

You'll take ownership of an existing portfolio of SME and mid-market commercial clients, acting as their trusted insurance adviser while identifying opportunities to expand relationships and generate new business.

Backed by strong internal teams, recognised insurer relationships, and a reputable brand, you'll have the platform to focus on what you do best - advising, retaining, and growing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop an inherited portfolio of commercial insurance clients

• Deliver renewals, mid-term adjustments, and day-to-day client servicing

• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within the existing book

• Proactively generate new business through networking, referrals, and leads

• Work closely with internal broking and support teams to deliver a seamless service

• Build long-term, trusted relationships with clients and insurers alike

About You

• Experience as a Commercial Account Executive / client-facing commercial insurance role

• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and the UK market

• Confident managing renewals and advising clients independently

• Commercially minded, with a genuine interest in business development

• ACII qualified or working towards (advantageous, not essential)

What's On Offer

• £70,000 - £80,000 basic salary

• Bonus structure linked to new business and portfolio growth

• Car allowance

• Inherited book of commercial clients from day one

• The backing, stability, and insurer access of a national brokerage

• Supportive South Coast branch environment

• Hybrid working and a professional, adult working culture

If you're looking for a role that offers immediate responsibility, strong earning potential, and long-term career progression, this is well worth a conversation.