Senior Account Executive

IDEX Consulting; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance brokerage in Derby is looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive to manage a well-established client book in the corporate, charity, and education sectors. This role focuses on client relationship management, delivering tailored insurance solutions, and developing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has experience in commercial account management and excellent communication skills, with a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Attractive bonus structure

Hybrid working flexibility

Clear career progression path

Supportive leadership

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Account Executive, ideally with exposure to charity or education clients.
• Strong understanding of commercial lines insurance, including property, liability, and professional risks.
• Confidence managing a sizeable book of business and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a client book, managing relationships and renewals.
• Deliver tailored insurance solutions across commercial, charity, and education sectors.
• Identify growth and cross-sell opportunities within your portfolio.

Skills

Commercial lines insurance expertise

Client relationship skills

Consultative sales approach

Education

Cert CII/Dip CII (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

About Us: We working with a respected and growing insurance brokerage, known for delivering high-quality advice and bespokerisk solutions across the commercial, charity, and education sectors. With long-standing client relationships and a collaborative team culture, we are committed to service excellence and technical expertise.

The Opportunity

We're offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Account Executive to take over a well-established £k income book which will not be under attack comprising primarily corporate, charity, and educational clients. You'll manage existing relationships while also being encouraged to develop new business opportunities and shape the future of this portfolio.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take full ownership of a £k GWP client book, with immediate responsibility for relationship management and renewals
• Deliver tailored insurance solutions across commercial, charity, and education sectors
• Build deep, trust-based relationships with clients, insurers, and partners
• Identify growth and cross-sell opportunities within your portfolio
• Act as a strategic advisor on risk and insurance issues
• Maintain high compliance and service standards

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Commercial Account Executive, ideally with exposure to charity or education clients
• Strong understanding of commercial lines insurance, including property, liability, and professional risks
• Confidence managing a sizeable book of business and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Cert CII/Dip CII (or working towards) preferred
• Self-driven with a consultative and service-led approach

What's on Offer

• Inheritance of a strong, loyal £k book of business
• Competitive basic salary + attractive bonus structure
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Clear career progression path
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• Continued professional development
• Ready to take on a warm, established book and make it your own? Apply today by sending your CV to or reach out for a confidential conversation