New Business Account Executive

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on new business

Strong salary with growth potential

Job summary

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment partnered with an Insurance Broker in Essex, recruiting an ambitious New Business Account Executive. You will build your own book from scratch, generate new business, and act as a trusted advisor in the commercial insurance market.

This is a newly created role with strong career development into sales leadership. Expect a self-motivated broker who demonstrates proactive relationship-building, manages the full sales cycle, and aims to grow annual income toward

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building a client book in commercial insurance.
• Strong background in property-related commercial insurance is desirable.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach to sales and client development.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities independently through relationship-building and market engagement.
• Build and grow your own client portfolio, targeting commercial business owners and corporate entities.
• Develop expertise in niche markets (e.g., fleet, engineering, construction) where applicable.
• Manage the complete sales cycle from initial contact to placement and ongoing relationship management.

Skills

New business development

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Commercial insurance knowledge

Account management

Job description

Nashrock are partnered with an Insurance Broker who are recruiting for an ambitious and proactive New Business Account Executive.

They are a growing commercial insurance brokerage based in Essex.

Due to growth this is a newly created position offering significant scope for career development into sales management and leadership.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated broker who is capable of generating new business independently. You will build your own book of accounts from scratch, develop client relationships, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor in the commercial insurance market.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Generate new business opportunities independently through relationship-building, networking, and proactive market engagement
• Build and grow your own client portfolio, targeting commercial business owners, property investors, and corporate entities
• Develop your expertise in property-related commercial insurance, including residential property owners, commercial blocks, and individual portfolios
• Demonstrate ability to specialise in niche markets (e.g. fleet, engineering, construction, trades, contractors, manufacturing) where applicable

Account Management & Service

• Manage the complete sales cycle from initial client contact through to placement and ongoing relationship management
• Provide professional insurance advice and risk assessment to clients
• Prepare quotations, policies, and supporting documentation to broker standard

Growth & Development

• Develop an initial book of approximately £100,000 in new business income within the first year
• Demonstrate substantial growth in Year 2 and beyond
• Progress toward a sales management or sales director role, building and leading a team
• Work toward generating approximately £300,000 of annual income or book value as a long-term objective

Person Specification

• Proven track record of building a client book from scratch in commercial insurance
• Strong background in property-related commercial insurance
• Experience in related commercial sectors such as construction, trades, contractors, or manufacturing
• Proactive, self-motivated, and commercially minded approach to sales
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Basic Salary: £50,000 – £100,000 per annum plus a minimum 10–15% on new business