Insurance Sales Executive

Cowell Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

ACII support

Healthcare cashplan

Career progression

Maternity & paternity policies

Cycle-to-work

Insurance discounts

Retail discounts

EAP for mental health

Job summary

Cowell Recruitment are seeking a Commercial Account Executive / Development Executive for our Cardiff-based client in the Insurance Broker sector. You will build and nurture relationships with local B2B clients while driving new business opportunities across a diverse client portfolio.

Working closely with the Development Director, you will tailor insurance solutions, advise on risk across sectors, and pursue cross-selling opportunities to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: Background in commercial insurance, winning new B2B business, and building lasting client relationships.
• Proactive & Tenacious: A genuine passion for networking, lead generation, and market engagement to build a strong local presence.
• Consultative Approach: Outstanding communication and active listening skills, with the ability to question effectively and guide clients to the best insurance solutions.
• Curious & Adaptable: A natural curiosity for business that helps you identify risk solutions, combined with a desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Career-Driven: Motivated to advance your career and pursue professional insurance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with commercial B2B clients across various industry sectors.
• Drive new business development through local community engagement, active networking, targeted marketing, and face-to-face client meetings.
• Partner with the Development Director to identify market opportunities and deliver tailored insurance solutions.
• Take a consultative approach to understanding client risks, utilising effective questioning and active listening to provide expert advice.
• Spot cross-selling and up-selling opportunities while always focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Skills

Commercial insurance

New business development

Client relationship management

Networking

Consultative selling

Job description

COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

Location: Whitchurch, Cardiff

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Industry: Insurance Broker

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary & Performance Incentives: Regular salary reviews
• Workplace Pension Scheme: Generous employer-matched pension contributions.
• Employee Share Ownership: Opportunities for eligible staff to participate in employee share schemes (such as Buy As You Earn).

Health & Wellbeing

• Healthcare Support: Access to discounted or company-funded Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Health Cash Plans, and Dental cover.
• Mental Health & Support Services: Free Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) providing mental health support, expert guidance, virtual GP services, and health counseling.
• Group Life Assurance & Income Protection: Death-in-service lump sum protection and income protection for long-term illness

About the Role

Cowell Recruitment are delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a talented Commercial Account/development Executive for their successful branch based in Cardiff.

Are you an ambitious commercial insurance professional looking to take the next step in your career?

An established, rapidly growing commercial insurance broker based in Whitchurch, Cardiff is seeking a driven Commercial Account Executive / Development Executive to join their expanding local team.

Over the past 12 years, the Cardiff office has experienced significant growth, and this role is key to supporting their next phase of expansion. Working closely with the Development Director, you will be responsible for building relationships with existing clients while driving new business across a diverse client portfolio ranging from local sole traders to corporate CEOs and Managing Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with commercial B2B clients across various industry sectors.
• Drive new business development through local community engagement, active networking, targeted marketing, and face-to-face client meetings.
• Partner with the Development Director to identify market opportunities and deliver tailored insurance solutions.
• Take a consultative approach to understanding client risks, utilising effective questioning and active listening to provide expert advice.
• Spot cross-selling and up-selling opportunities while always focusing on delivering exceptional client outcomes.

About You

• Proven Experience: Background in commercial insurance, winning new B2B business, and building lasting client relationships.
• Proactive & Tenacious: A genuine passion for networking, lead generation, and market engagement to build a strong local presence.
• Consultative Approach: Outstanding communication and active listening skills, with the ability to question effectively and guide clients to the best insurance solutions.
• Curious & Adaptable: A natural curiosity for business that helps you identify risk solutions, combined with a desire to continuously learn and grow.
• Career-Driven: Motivated to advance your career and pursue professional insurance qualifications.

What s on Offer?

You will be joining a business that truly values its people, offering exceptional career progression, comprehensive training, and a supportive team environment.

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Fully Funded CII Professional Qualifications (ACII support)
• Company-Paid Healthcare Cashplan (covering 17 distinct benefits)
• Accelerated Career Progression and structured development schemes
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme & discounted gym memberships across the UK
• Discounts on Personal Insurance Products (Home, Motor, Travel, Private Medical, Income Protection, etc.)
• High-Street Retail Discount & Recognition Platform
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health and well-being support

Please note to be considered for this role you must have right to work (RTW) in the UK. E&OE.