Commercial Manager - Growth, Commercial & Schemes

Howden Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Reasonable adjustments

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Howden Group is seeking a Commercial Manager for Growth in Maidstone to drive revenue growth across an SME client base. You will work with the Branch Director and leadership team to create momentum, coach peers, and unlock opportunities from existing clients.

The role focuses on expanding policy density, cross-selling, and strengthening client conversations to deliver sustainable growth for the Maidstone branch.

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial insurance with a track record of growth.
• Experience in sales, business development or growth-focused leadership.
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence others to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive organic growth across an established client portfolio.
• Increase policy density, cross-sell opportunities and retention.
• Coach and develop colleagues to improve sales effectiveness.
• Lead pipeline, conversion and opportunity reviews.

Skills

Commercial insurance

Sales leadership

Growth strategy

Client relationship

Job description

Who are we?Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.Commercial Manager - GrowthMaidstone | Commercial InsuranceDrive Growth. Influence Performance. Shape the Future.We're looking for a commercially driven insurance leader to join our Maidstone SME business as Commercial Manager focused on growth.This is not a traditional management role. We're looking for someone who can create momentum, inspire commercial thinking and help our teams unlock more opportunity from the clients they already support. You'll be at the heart of our growth strategy, coaching colleagues, improving client conversations and helping drive sustainable revenue growth across the branch.Working closely with the Branch Director and wider leadership team, you'll play a key role in building a high-performing growth culture where commercial success, client outcomes and long-term relationships go hand in hand.What You'll Be DoingDriving organic growth across an established client portfolioIncreasing policy density, cross-selling opportunities and retention performanceCoaching and developing colleagues to improve commercial confidence and sales effectivenessLeading pipeline, conversion and opportunity reviewsSupporting complex client conversations and insurer negotiationsUsing insight and MI to identify opportunities and drive targeted growth campaignsWorking alongside the team to embed a culture of accountability, ownership and commercial excellenceWhat We're Looking ForYou'll be able to demonstrate:A strong background in commercial insuranceSuccess in sales, business development or growth-focused leadership rolesExperience growing revenue through existing client relationshipsA proven ability to coach, mentor and influence others to improve performanceStrong relationship-building and stakeholder management skillsCommercial acumen with the ability to turn data and insight into actionConfidence working with clients, insurers and internal stakeholders alikeWhy Join Us?This is an opportunity to shape the commercial performance of a successful branch and have a direct impact on its future growth.You'll join a business that values collaboration, leadership and entrepreneurial thinking, giving you the platform to make a visible difference while helping colleagues and clients achieve moreWhat do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.Permanent