Commercial New Business Account Executive
Commercial & Mid-Market Insurance | Northwest
Salary £60-67,000 per annum plus car allowance and bonus.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Insurance professional to join a growing and ambitious insurance business in the Northwest.
This role is focused on developing new business opportunities across the commercial and mid-market sector, building strong client relationships, and delivering tailored insurance solutions to a broad range of businesses.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving growth, identifying and converting high-quality prospects, and helping to expand the commercial portfolio across the region.
Commercial New Business Account Executive key responsibilities include:
• Developing and winning new commercial and mid-market business opportunities across the Northwest
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective clients
• Identifying client insurance needs and delivering tailored commercial insurance solutions
• Managing the full sales process from initial engagement through to conversion and onboarding
• Building long-term relationships with clients, introducers, and insurer partners
• Working closely with internal service teams to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing client experience
• Supporting the development of affinity and strategic partnerships
• Maintaining strong relationships with key insurer partners
• Contributing to business growth plans and commercial strategy
• Providing market feedback and identifying opportunities for proposition development
Commercial New Business Account Executive experience required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within Commercial Insurance
• Proven track record of generating and converting new business opportunities
• Experience developing and managing a commercial pipeline
• Strong client relationship and business development skills
• Experience working within a sales-driven environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Acturis
• Progress towards CII qualifications
The ideal Commercial New Business Account Executive candidate will be:
• Highly motivated and target-driven
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen
• Self-sufficient and proactive
• A confident and professional communicator
• Relationship-focused with strong networking ability
• Organised, reliable, and results-oriented
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
Additional Information
• Northwest based role with regional travel required
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle required
• Satisfactory DBS check required
In return you can expect to receive a competitive basic salary, car allowance and bonus as well as: –
• Opportunity to join a growing and supportive commercial team
• Career development and professional training support
• Varied and client-focused role with genuine autonomy
• Collaborative and professional working environment
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