Employee Benefits Executive

enable Recruitment; Newmarket; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected commercial insurance brokerage is seeking an Employee Benefits Executive to manage a portfolio of SME and corporate clients in an environment that prioritizes professionalism and client care. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to deliver expert advice and build relationships while benefiting from generous remuneration and professional development support. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience, and includes extensive benefits such as holiday days and wellbeing workshops.

Benefits

34 days holiday including bank holidays

Financial support for professional qualifications

Wellbeing workshops

Company events

Shopping discounts platform

Online training and development tools

Free on-site parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance with exposure to non-investment employee benefits products.
• Strong ability to identify and convert up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME, commercial and corporate clients specializing in non-investment employee benefits.
• Conducting detailed reviews of client needs and offering tailored recommendations.
• Building strong relationships and delivering expert advice to clients.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Cert CII qualified

GCSEs including Maths & English (Grade C/4+)

Tools

MS Office

Acturis

Job description

Employee Benefits Executive

Location: Hybrid (East Anglia region)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 FTE, depending on experience

Working Hours: Full time (35 hours) preferred; part time considered (minimum hours negotiable)

The Company A respected commercial insurance brokerage with a strong reputation for professionalism and client care is seeking an Employee Benefits Executive to join its growing team. This organisation supports a broad mix of SME, commercial and corporate clients, providing tailored non-investment employee benefits solutions and expert advice.

The Role

In this client-facing role, you will manage and grow your own portfolio of SME/commercial and corporate clients, specialising in non-investment employee benefits products. You will build strong relationships, deliver expert advice, and identify opportunities to enhance client programmes and develop the account.

You will be based at an East Anglia office (two locations available), with occasional travel between sites and hybrid working available after probation.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing, developing and retaining a portfolio of SME, commercial and corporate clients
• Advising on non-investment products including DIS, PMI, Key Person cover and Shareholder Protection
• Strengthening relationships with clients, insurers and affinity partners
• Building visibility and a strong profile within the sector to support business development
• Spotting opportunities to up-sell and cross-sell relevant products to existing clients
• Converting inbound new business leads
• Attending client meetings as required, in person or virtually
• Conducting detailed reviews of client needs and offering tailored recommendations
• Managing new business and renewals to build a profitable portfolio
• Negotiating terms with insurers and conducting market exercisesProducing business reports for clients and senior stakeholders
• Ensuring accurate, organised and compliant file management within Acturis
• Acting as a technical referral point for non-investment products
• Maintaining up-to-date market knowledge and attending networking/supplier events

Experience & Qualifications (Essential)

• Experience in commercial insurance with exposure to non-investment employee benefits products
• Experience arranging DIS, PMI, Key Person cover and Shareholder Protection
• Strong ability to identify and convert up-sell and cross-sell opportunities
• Cert CII qualified
• GCSEs including Maths & English (Grade C/4+)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail
• Confident user of MS Office

Desirable

• Broader commercial lines experience
• Experience using Acturis
• Dip CII or equivalent knowledge/experience

Remuneration & Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000 FTE depending on experience
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Financial support for professional qualifications
• Wellbeing workshops
• Company events
• Shopping discounts platform
• Online training and development tools
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme

Subject to probation/eligibility

• Hybrid working
• Group life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity pay

Why This Role?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a varied client portfolio within a supportive, professional, and growing environment. You'll have the autonomy to build long-term relationships, develop your expertise in employee benefits, and make a meaningful impact on client outcomes while progressing your own career.

Job Reference 2298