Motor Trade Insurance Account Executive

Howden; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden in Maidstone is seeking an Account Executive to manage a renewals book within the Motor Trade team. You will build and maintain strong client relationships and work closely with Account Handlers and Insurers to deliver successful renewals and growth.

You will own the client relationship, understand each client’s business, identify evolving risks and insurance needs, and ensure proactive service beyond renewals while collaborating across internal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years commercial insurance experience.
• Must have worked in a similar role previously.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to understand a client’s business beyond their immediate insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with a portfolio of Motor Trade clients.
• Own the overall client relationship and be the primary contact.
• Develop a detailed understanding of each client’s business, operations, risks and plans.
• Maintain regular contact throughout the policy year and provide proactive service.
• Conduct client meetings, including face-to-face, where appropriate.
• Ensure actions are followed through and documented.

Skills

Client relationship

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Proactivity

Negotiation

Influencing

Business understanding

Collaboration

Growth opportunities

Job description

Howden in Maidstone is seeking an Account Executive to manage a renewals book within the Motor Trade team. You will build and maintain strong client relationships and work closely with Account Handlers and Insurers to deliver successful renewals and growth.

You will own the client relationship, understand each client’s business, identify evolving risks and insurance needs, and ensure proactive service beyond renewals while collaborating across internal teams.