Senior Commercial Account Executive

Red Chair Recruitment; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment seeks a Senior Commercial Account Executive for a Galway-based client. You will manage and grow a SME/commercial insurance portfolio, delivering tailored advice and identifying new business opportunities.

Hybrid, remote (Galway, Kerry, Donegal or Dublin) or office-based options are available. You will maintain strong client relationships, negotiate terms with insurers, and drive revenue growth through proactive business development in a permanent role with an attractive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in commercial insurance.
• Experience managing SME/commercial accounts and developing new business.
• Strong knowledge and experience within commercial insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of commercial insurance clients, ensuring excellent service and strong client relationships.
• Advise businesses on appropriate commercial insurance products and cover requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, existing relationships and proactive business development.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage commercial insurance quotations, renewals, adjustments and policy documentation.
• Liaise with insurers and underwriters to secure appropriate cover and competitive terms.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate additional revenue.
• Manage the full client journey from initial enquiry through to policy placement and renewal.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the commercial insurance division.
• Strong knowledge and experience within commercial insurance.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Negotiation

Communication skills

Insurance knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Our Galway based clients are presently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Account Executive. You will come with strong previous experience in commercial insurance and will take responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio of commercial clients, providing tailored insurance advice and identifying new business opportunities. This is a permanent position with a flexible working style, offering hybrid, remote (from Galway, Kerry, Donegal or Dublin) or office-based working options.

• Manage and develop a portfolio of commercial insurance clients, ensuring excellent service and strong client relationships.
• Advise businesses on appropriate commercial insurance products and cover requirements.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, existing relationships and proactive business development.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage commercial insurance quotations, renewals, adjustments and policy documentation.
• Liaise with insurers and underwriters to secure appropriate cover and competitive terms.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and generate additional revenue.
• Manage the full client journey from initial enquiry through to policy placement and renewal.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the commercial insurance division.
• Strong knowledge and experience within commercial insurance.
• Proven client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of client needs and risk.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
• Experience managing SME/commercial accounts and developing new business.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and in the region of €50,000 – €70,000+ plus commission based on performance.