Corporate Account Executive

Insure Recruitment; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance brokerage in Hertfordshire as a Corporate Account Executive. You will manage a corporate retail book, develop client relationships, and exceed sales targets in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes strong communication and negotiation skills while offering opportunities to influence business growth and client satisfaction through strategic initiatives.

Benefits

24/7 GP Access

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions

Professional Development Funding

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Birthday Holiday

Recognition Awards

Team Events

Access to Nationwide Discounts

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience working with corporate clients.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial insurance.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage and expand a corporate retail book.
• Forge relationships with insurers and underwriters.
• Achieve targets for renewals and cross-selling.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Education

Cert CII qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Acturis Broking systems

Job description

Job Description

Are you a driven insurance professional with a proven track record in the Corporate sector? Join a leading and highly respected brokerage in Hertfordshire as a Corporate Account Executive and become a key player in their ambitious corporate division.

This role offers an exceptional chance to strategically manage and expand an existing corporate retail book while actively converting promising prospects into long-term, valued clients. Your mission will be to drive income and achieve ambitious targets for renewals, cross-selling, and new business within agreed timelines and budgets.
As a corporate account executive, you will:

• Leverage your exceptional product knowledge across corporate/retail insurance to forge strong and lasting client relationships.
• Cultivate robust relationships with key insurers and underwriters to secure optimal terms for clients.
• Provide expert advice to clients on their existing insurance programs, ensuring they have the best possible coverage for their needs.
• Exceed new business targets through effective collaboration with business developers and proactive lead generation.
• Identify and strategically capitalise on cross-selling opportunities within your existing client portfolio.
• Represent the brokerage at high-level client meetings, contributing insightful expertise.
• Demonstrate a strong focus on client retention, achieving specified revenue growth targets within your book.
• Develop and implement innovative sales plans to drive growth.
• Initiate and nurture credible dialogues with potential new corporate clients.
• Master and effectively apply fee negotiation processes to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
• Provide support to team workloads and actively participate in firm governance initiatives.
• Maintain exemplary written and verbal communication in all interactions.
• Effectively utilise strong administrative and PC skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Acturis Broking systems.

To be a successful applicant, you will have:

• Extensive technical knowledge across all classes of commercial insurance business.
• Outstanding spoken and written communication skills, enabling you to build rapport and articulate complex information clearly.
• Proven excellent sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Unwavering honesty and integrity in all your professional dealings.
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong drive and intrinsic motivation to consistently meet and surpass performance expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyse, and interpret information effectively.
• Sound business acumen and an understanding of commercial principles.
• Experience in managing and interpreting insurance contracts.
• Proficient PC and keyboard skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with broking systems.

Essential experience

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience working with corporate clients (defined by a focus on business planning, risk management, budget setting, and general financial awareness).
• Minimum Cert CII qualification.

Benefits that Invest in you:

• 24/7 GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme, Care First Mental Health App
• Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Professional Development Funding (including qualification support & bonus)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Birthday Holiday, Recognition Awards & Team Events
• Access Perks Nationwide Discounts
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Hybrid Working Flexibility

Contact Francesca Franklin at Insure Recruitment and apply by submitting your latest CV.

At Insure Recruitment, we are proud to partner with clients who are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this opportunity but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for in this or other roles.

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