Commercial Account Executive - Insurance

Calibre Candidates Ltd.; United States; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote or hybrid working

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Calibre Candidates Ltd. is seeking an entrepreneurial Commercial Insurance Account Executive to build and lead a specialist schemes operation across defined sectors in the UK. You will research markets, grow the client base, and develop partnerships with sector bodies while shaping a growing team.

The role offers remote or hybrid working, a strong base salary, and a generous benefits package backed by a leading UK insurance group. Previous specialist schemes experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• A successful track record in commercial insurance sales, with substantial experience as an Account Executive or in a similar Specialist Commercial Broker role.
• A clear specialist schemes focus, with approximately 80% of your current or recent book concentrated in a defined sector.
• Strong market knowledge and an understanding of the risks and insurance requirements within your specialism.
• Proven ability to win business, develop relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• An entrepreneurial approach, commercial judgement and the ambition to build and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a specialist insurance scheme within your chosen sector.
• Research your market, assess its potential and develop a plan for sustainable growth.
• Win new business through direct sales and a strong understanding of your clients' insurance needs.
• Develop valuable relationships with sector partners, trade bodies and associations.
• Build and lead your own team as the scheme grows.
• Take ownership of your scheme's development, supported by the resources and expertise of an established insurance business.

Skills

Commercial insurance sales

Account Executive

Specialist schemes

Job description

Commercial Insurance Account Executives – Specialist Schemes

Remote or hybrid working | Generous benefits including health insurance

Know your specialist insurance market? Ready to build and lead your own scheme?

A rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial Insurance Account Executive to develop a specialist scheme and grow a team around it, with the backing and security of a leading UK insurance group.

You may specialise in Fire & Security, Gyms & Fitness Centres, Renewable Energy, Tree Surgeons, or another defined commercial sector. What matters is your depth of specialist knowledge, proven sales success and ambition to turn that expertise into a growing business.

The Opportunity

• Build and grow a specialist insurance scheme within your chosen sector.
• Research your market, assess its potential and develop a plan for sustainable growth.
• Win new business through direct sales and a strong understanding of your clients' insurance needs.
• Develop valuable relationships with sector partners, trade bodies and associations.
• Build and lead your own team as the scheme grows.
• Take ownership of your scheme's development, supported by the resources and expertise of an established insurance business.

Key Requirements

• A successful track record in commercial insurance sales, with substantial experience as an Account Executive or in a similar Specialist Commercial Broker role.
• A clear specialist schemes focus, with approximately 80% of your current or recent book concentrated in a defined sector.
• Strong market knowledge and an understanding of the risks and insurance requirements within your specialism.
• Proven ability to win business, develop relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• An entrepreneurial approach, commercial judgement and the ambition to build and lead a team.

The Rewards

• c£50,000-£80,000 base salary, with flexibility depending on experience.
• 10% commission.
• Remote or hybrid working.
• Generous benefits package, including health insurance.
• The opportunity to shape your own future with the backing of a leading UK insurance business.