Commercial Account Executive

Howden Group Holdings; Alton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative firm as a Commercial Account Executive, where your skills in B2B client management and business development will thrive. This role emphasizes relationship building with diverse clients, from sole traders to corporate leaders, and offers a vibrant work culture that values collaboration and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to engage in marketing and community initiatives, driving new business opportunities while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages diversity and creativity. If you are tenacious, curious, and ready to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Income protection for up to 5 years

Contributory pension scheme

Access to a Healthcare Cashplan

Discounts on gym membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Access to discounted personal health policies

Commission-free insurance products

High-street retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in winning new business and building client relationships.
• Passion for developing business through community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with new and existing clients across various sectors.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager to achieve business objectives.

Skills

B2B client relationship management

Business development

Marketing

Networking

Consultative selling

Active listening

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. 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 18,000 employees spanning over 100 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.

With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities.

We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 14 years, and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole traders to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.

About you:

• You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients.
• You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, just to name a few.
• You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity to identify and explore new business opportunities.
• You are willing to learn, as every day will be different.
• You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener.

Rewards:

• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service.
• A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
  • Life Assurance up to 4x salary.
  • Income protection for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury.
  • Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution.
  • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan.
• Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits:
  • Discounts on gym membership across the UK.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase.
  • Access to discounted personal health policies.
  • A range of insurance products available commission free.
  • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts.

What 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 new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.