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Job Title: Commercial Account Executive
Location: YORK
(***Training will be provided to the right candidate)
Cowell Recruitment are delighted to be assisting our client in their search for a Commercial Account Executive based in York.
Due to expansion, an exciting position has become available for a Commercial Account Executive to join our friendly and professional team. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary with an opportunity to build a successful career. You will be ready to seize the opportunity and make a stamp in the market for yourself and your career.
Come and join us and work in a well-established company that invests in its staff and provides continuous training and support and an opportunity to grow in the business. We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join the team. We are looking to grow our already well-established Commercial team with 35+ years’ experience. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, which could range from a single sole trader or SME business through to the MD of a larger organisation. You would be working closely with the Senior Management team to achieve objectives.
Commercial Account Executive - Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic plans to acquire new clients and expand our commercial insurance portfolio.
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique insurance needs and providing customized solutions.
Analyse client risk exposures and recommend appropriate insurance products and coverage limits to mitigate risks effectively.
Negotiate terms and conditions with insurance underwriters to secure competitive quotes and coverage options for clients.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and resolve client inquiries or concerns in a timely manner.
Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to provide proactive advice and solutions to clients.
Qualifications:
Keen to learn grow and develop in the insurance industry, sales and business development. We will consider applications from candidates who have no insurance experience.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional service to clients.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Relevant insurance qualifications (e.g., CII) desirable but not essential.
Commercial Account Executive - Main duties (but not limited to)
Providing quotations on all Commercial product lines, including Commercial Insurance, with customers demands and needs.
Arranging client new business and renewal meetings
Mainly sourcing new business, however you will assist with Mid-term adjustments, issuance and renewals
Liaising and negotiating with Insurers and Underwriters on terms and conditions for premiums and terms.
Liaising with insurers and underwriters on terms and endorsements
Sales, customers service and teamwork
Working to targets and deadlines
Prospecting and networking the area
**Full training and ongoing training is provided
Commercial Account Executive - What do you get?
Competitive basic salary of up to £45k (DOE)
On going training and development - Further studies paid (Cert CII)
Pension scheme
22 days holiday, increasing to 27 days through service (plus bank holidays)
Access to a Healthcare Cash plan, which gives you access to 17 different benefits, all paid for by us
Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression
Company funded CII professional qualification
Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees
Discount on gym membership across the UK - national and local gyms included
Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products including home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection etc.
Access to hundreds of high street retailer discounts through our reward and recognition platform
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work
The above details just a handful of the benefits available to our employees
Monday - Friday - Office based. 9 am - 5:30 pm
Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. Please note: Only applicants with right to work full time (RTW) will be considered for this role. E&OE.
