Construction Account Executive - New Business

Harrison Holgate; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected insurance brokerage in Hitchin is looking for a Construction Account Executive to drive new business within the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial insurance and the ability to generate new business opportunities. This role involves managing a sales pipeline, converting warm leads, and providing tailored insurance solutions to contractors and developers. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Account Executive within the construction sector.
• Proven ability to generate new business opportunities and manage a sales pipeline.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business within the construction industry.
• Build and manage own sales pipeline through networking and outreach.
• Convert warm leads into long-term construction clients.
• Conduct client meetings to assess risks and offer tailored insurance.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Insurance market knowledge

Job description

Construction Account Executive - New Business

Hitchin

Reference: HH/RF-13566

Our client, a respected and expanding insurance broker, is seeking an experienced Commercial Account Executive with a construction focus to drive new business growth within the construction sector. This role is ideal for a proactive, relationship-driven professional who can generate their own opportunities while also converting warm leads provided by the brokerage.

You will work across a range of construction-related commercial insurance products, supporting contractors, developers, and associated trades. Candidates may inherit a small book of construction clients if desired, or alternatively build their portfolio entirely from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business within the construction industry, targeting contractors, developers, trades, and related sectors.
• Build and manage your own sales pipeline through networking, referrals, targeted outreach, and sector engagement.
• Convert incoming warm leads provided by the brokerage into long-term construction clients.
• Conduct client meetings, assess risks, and design tailored insurance programmes for construction businesses.
• Work closely with broking/support teams to secure competitive terms and ensure smooth placement and renewal processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with insurers, particularly those specialising in construction, to stay informed of market developments and emerging products.
• Provide ongoing client service, ensuring high retention and opportunities for account growth.
• Optionally manage and grow a small inherited book of construction accounts.

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