Senior Account Executive

We are working with an emerging independent insurance broker in East Sussex who following exceptional growth, have a newly created role to join them on a hybrid basis as a Senior Account Executive.

Our client is renowned for providing bespoke solutions to customers in the public eye due to their modern age approach to broking, along with a broad spectrum of insurance covers like Property Owners, Liability, Fleet, Professional Indemnity, HNW etc.

Since launching the business, they have secured c. £2m in GWP resulting in the first hire of an account handler and earlier this year moved into a new office in a beautiful location to support the growth of the company.

You would be fundamental to the success and story of the company so someone with entrepreneurial spirit is key!

Key Responsibilities:

• Inheriting and looking after a portfolio of key and complex clients whilst working closely with the MD to secure New Business
• Take ownership of existing clients through handover, relationship building and engagement
• Work efficiently on achieving retention, new business and cross selling
• Ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with both client and insurer:
  • Prospect new leads
  • Client visits
  • Identification of needs
  • Negotiation and presentation to insurers in order to secure most appropriate cover for the client
  • Presentation of recommendations and cover to the client
• Delegate work to and supervise an Account Handler
• Attend industry and networking events

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of Commercial Insurance Products
• Passionate and positive with a can-do attitude
• Confident carrying out face to face meetings and manual market presentations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self driven and motivated
• Full UK Driving licence

The Offer:

• A negotiable salary and remuneration package based on experience with bonus and commission on top
• Flexible working
• Encouraged and supported with continual personal and professional development
• Fun company events and access to exclusive VIP client events