Senior Account Executive

Stride Resource Management; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

Hybrid/Remote work

Career progression

Strong brand presence

Job summary

Stride Resource Management is seeking a Corporate Account Executive in the UK to own a high-value mid-market to corporate portfolio. You will manage and grow key commercial clients, providing expert risk placement and consultative insurance solutions.

The role emphasizes strategic relationship management, client reviews, renewals, and cross-sell opportunities, with hybrid or remote flexibility and a clear path to senior leadership roles within a respected national brand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Executive in commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of the UK commercial insurance market.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships at senior levels.
• Cert CII qualification or progression towards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of mid-market and corporate commercial insurance clients across a range of sectors.
• Provide expert advice on complex risks and tailor insurance programmes for long-term value.
• Lead client review meetings, renewals, and presentations with a consultative approach.
• Collaborate with broking and claims teams to ensure exceptional client service and risk management support.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities through referrals, networking and cross-sell.
• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Consultative sales

Education

Cert CII minimum

Job description

About the Role:

We are working in partnership with a nationally recognised insurance broker, known for delivering exceptional service and bespoke solutions across the commercial insurance space. Due to continued growth and client demand, they are seeking an experienced Corporate Account Executive to join their team and take ownership of a high-value, mid-market to corporate portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial insurance professional who excels in client relationship management, strategic risk placement, and delivering consultative solutions. The role offers long-term career progression, hybrid working flexibility, and access to a well-established brand with a strong pipeline of client opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a portfolio of mid-market and corporate commercial insurance clients across a range of sectors including property, construction, technology, and manufacturing.
• Provide expert advice on complex risks, tailoring insurance programmes that deliver long-term value to clients.
• Lead client review meetings, renewal negotiations, and presentations with a consultative, solution-driven approach.
• Collaborate with broking and claims teams to ensure exceptional client service and risk management support.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities through referrals, networking, and cross-sell initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

About You:

• Proven experience as an Account Executive or similar role in commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of the UK commercial insurance market, ideally working with corporate clients or complex risks.
• Ability to build and sustain strong client relationships at senior levels.
• Cert CII qualified as a minimum (Dip CII or progression towards is desirable).
• A professional, consultative approach and the ability to deliver value-driven insurance advice.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive basic salary, tailored to your experience level (Up to £80,000 + Bonus)
• Uncapped bonus structure
• Flexible hybrid working model or fully remote option for the right candidate
• National brand presence with a strong internal support network
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Executive or Director-level roles
• A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values client outcomes and employee development