Commercial Executive

Hastings Insurance Services Limited; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance provider is seeking a candidate to enhance commercial performance by delivering management information, offering strategic insights, and supporting commercial initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, adapt under pressure, and possess an inquisitive mindset. In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers flexible working options, and benefits include a bonus scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working (hybrid)

Competitive bonus scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Numerate and analytical with the ability to analyse multiple data sources.
• Ability to present to and influence key stakeholders.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Able to think strategically and articulate new ideas.
• Comfortable working under pressure with competing deadlines.
• Inquisitive nature that challenges the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for timely and accurate delivery of management information.
• Compile and deliver insight and analysis into commercial performance.
• Identify and contribute to commercial plans and initiatives.
• Support the delivery of commercial initiatives with stakeholders.
• Actively participate in the Renewals budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide support in the production of commercial presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Initiative

Strategic thinking

Ability to work under pressure

Inquisitive nature

Job description

Overview

Working closely with the Commercial Managers and stakeholders across the department and wider business to achieve budgeted commercial performance, implement strategic and tactical initiatives, create and analyse MI and make recommendations to improve business performance. With continued growth plans, this is a fast-paced role that requires passion, energy and a clear vision to drive commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the timely and accurate delivery of daily, weekly and monthly management information (MI).
• Compile and deliver insight and analysis into commercial performance, interpreting how that impacts KPIs and identifying actions to improve outcomes.
• Identify and contribute to the ideation of commercial plans and initiatives.
• Own and support the delivery of commercial initiatives, working with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Take an active role in the Renewals budgeting and forecasting process.
• Provide support in the production of commercial presentations.

Qualifications

• Numerate and analytical with the ability to analyse multiple data sources and draw conclusions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to and influence key stakeholders.
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team, often a virtual team.
• Able to think strategically, identifying and clearly articulating new ideas.
• Comfortable working under pressure with competing deadlines and priorities.
• An inquisitive nature that challenges the status quo.

About Hastings Direct

We are a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become the Best and Biggest in the UK market. We have invested in data and tech capabilities and nurture a 4Cs culture. We provide insurance for over three million customers and value the contribution of our colleagues.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include flexible working (hybrid), a competitive bonus scheme (4Cs), life assurance and income protection, matched pension contributions up to 10%, and access to discounts, financial wellbeing support, mental wellbeing programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell a week), and other wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Inclusion and accessibility

Hastings Direct is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.