Insurance Sales Executive

Commercial Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Attendance bonus

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Commercial Recruitment is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive / Insurance Sales Executive in Peterborough to drive new business and nurture broker relationships within a fully office-based role. The position offers a structured environment with an emphasis on compliance and customer service.

Ideal candidates will have insurance or regulated-industry experience, strong sales capability, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in insurance or a highly regulated sector such as financial services, banking, legal services, healthcare, or similar.
• Strong sales, business development, or account management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence handling both inbound and outbound calls.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and target-driven approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Converting warm inbound enquiries into new business opportunities.
• Proactively generating new business through brokers, introducers, affiliates, and direct channels.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.
• Supporting existing customers with their insurance requirements and renewals.
• Preparing quotations, renewal terms, and policy documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Managing appointments and meetings with prospective and existing business partners.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
• Representing the business at networking events and industry conferences when required.
• Ensuring full compliance with FCA regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Sales

Relationship-building

Insurance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Business Development Executive / Insurance Sales Executive

Location: Peterborough (Office-Based Only)

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time 8.15am -5.15pm

Please note: This is a fully office-based position and does not offer remote or hybrid working.

Our client is a well-established specialist insurance provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions to individuals, families, professionals, and businesses across the UK and internationally.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a proactive and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with insurance experience, or experience within a highly regulated industry, who enjoys building relationships, converting leads, and driving business growth.

The Role

Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, converting warm leads, supporting broker relationships, and providing outstanding customer service to existing clients.

• Converting warm inbound enquiries into new business opportunities.
• Proactively generating new business through brokers, introducers, affiliates, and direct channels.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.
• Supporting existing customers with their insurance requirements and renewals.
• Preparing quotations, renewal terms, and policy documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Managing appointments and meetings with prospective and existing business partners.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
• Representing the business at networking events and industry conferences when required.
• Ensuring full compliance with FCA regulations and internal procedures.

About You

• Previous experience within the insurance industry or a highly regulated sector such as financial services, banking, legal services, healthcare, or similar.
• Strong sales, business development, or account management experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence handling both inbound and outbound calls.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and target-driven approach.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of regulatory compliance and customer service standards.

Benefits

• Monday to Friday working hours - no evenings or weekends.
• Company pension scheme.
• Attendance bonus.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, including additional family days.
• Employee rewards and recognition programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support and discount schemes.
• Free refreshments and fresh fruit.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Convenient Peterborough location with easy access to the A1.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career within insurance or a regulated commercial environment, offering genuine development opportunities within a growing organisation