Account Executive - Hybrid

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Account Executive to join our growing team, working on a hybrid basis, spending 2/3 days per week in the St Neots office with the team, and the rest remotely.If you are an experienced member of the UK general insurance market, with a genuine ambition to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and customer service, we would like to hear from you.Your role will be to grow and nurture a client Account with the support of our in-house Telesales and Marketing team.We are a young business committed to building our reputation as a leading Independent Insurance Broker.We have built our business based on our 5 Core Values:ProgressiveWe believe that by utilising modern working practices, employing forward thinking and innovative staff, we can put ourselves ahead of the competition. We are not concerned with the archaic hard sell approach which is used by so many in our industry. Instead,we look to promote a positive working culture, focused on transparency and knowledge.PassionWe are invested in our team and empower individuals to pursue their career ambitions. With a dynamic operating approach, we are well positioned to nurture talent and enhance the customer experience with industry leading offerings. Ultimately our measureof success is the satisfaction of our customers.IntegrityOur business placement strategy is based on what is best for our clients and all we ask is for our staff to do the right thing. This is because we recognise our responsibilities as a regulated business, and we uphold the highest professional standards.LeadershipAll team members have unlimited access to the owners of the business, with open and collaborative conversations encouraged from the top down. As an independent business all team members are empowered to become leaders within the industry, the local area,and the business.TogethernessWe endeavour to build strong relationships with our clients, team members and industry peers. We celebrate our successes as a team and have a joined up approach to winning and retaining business. We recognise that every member of the team is vital to oursuccess and look to support each other.These 5 Core Values are the solid foundation from which our company grows. They are a vital part of our culture and influence how we conduct ourselves and how we do business.Main purpose of the role:

• Proactively seek and acquire new clients to expand the commercial book of business.
• Nurture a pipeline of quality prospects using a marketing lead approach.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell products from a portfolio of specialist cover.
• Provide expert knowledge, advice and service to your clients, becoming an extension of their management team.

Essential skills and experience:

• A minimum of two years experience in a commercial insurance market.
• Proven track record of working within a sales environment generating new business and exceeding income targets.
• An ability to deliver results to tight deadlines.
• Insurance qualifications required Cert CII or working towards
• A comprehensive knowledge of the UK general insurance industry having previously worked in a busy growth orientated commercial insurance brokers.
• Experience of managing and growing a portfolio is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of commercial insurance products, renewal practices, administration and insurer markets.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Previous experience using Acturis for sales administration and renewals.
• Well-developed and effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Solid relationship building skills.
• A demonstrable network in the commercial insurance broking market, the candidate should have awareness of key markets, trends and people of influence.

A full DBS clearance and valid ID check (address records and CCJ/bankruptcy checks) will be conducted at offer stage.