Commercial Insurance Broker

Optimise Talent Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial insurance broker, based in Stockport, is seeking an experienced New Business Commercial Account Executive. The role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000 with uncapped bonus potential. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial insurance background, excellent relationship-building skills, and a proactive approach to business development. This position provides a hybrid working model and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Pension scheme with 5% employer matched contribution

Flexible benefits

Group Life Assurance - X4 salary

Professional qualification study support

Numerous discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial insurance is essential.
• Proven success in a new-business or client-facing commercial insurance role.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-quality inbound enquiries and proactively sourced leads.
• Build and manage relationships with SME and mid-market clients.
• Provide expert advice across a range of commercial insurance products.
• Create tailored insurance solutions ensuring compliance and exceptional service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proactive approach to generating opportunities

Job description

Commercial Insurance Executive/Broker - New Business

South Manchester / Cheshire

£35,000 - £40,000 basic + uncapped bonus earning potential

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days from home

Fantastic benefits including 27 days holiday, holiday buy/sell scheme, Pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution), Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, Group Life Assurance - X4 of salary, Professional qualification study support relevant to your role/career and numerous discounts.

After a period of strategic acquisitions and significant investment, our client — a leading commercial insurance broker — is entering an exciting new phase of growth. To support this momentum, they are looking for an experienced New Business Commercial Account Executive to join their expanding team in South Manchester / Cheshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong commercial insurance background who thrives in a new-business environment, enjoys building relationships, and wants to be part of a forward-thinking brokerage with genuine career progression on offer.

The Role

As a New Business Commercial Insurance Executive, you will:

• Handle a mix of high-quality inbound enquiries and proactively sourced leads
• Build and manage strong relationships with SME and mid-market clients
• Provide expert advice across a wide range of commercial insurance products
• Create tailored insurance solutions, ensuring compliance and exceptional service
• Work closely with the broking and underwriting teams to secure the best outcomes for clients
• Contribute to the company's ongoing growth following recent acquisitions

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in commercial insurance is essential
• Proven success in a new-business or client-facing commercial insurance role
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to generating opportunities
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment

What's on Offer

• £35,000-£40,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Uncapped bonus earning potential
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the South Manchester/Cheshire office, 2 days from home
• Opportunity to join a business backed by investment and poised for rapid growth
• Supportive leadership, ongoing development, and a clear path for internal progression
• Collaborative, professional team culture

If you are an experienced Commercial Insurance Executive looking to take the next step in your career with a growing, well-respected broker, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more