Account Executive

IDEX Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking an ambitious professional to manage a commercial portfolio. This role involves building client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and providing tailored insurance solutions. The candidate should have commercial insurance experience and strong negotiation skills. The company offers a market-leading salary, performance-driven bonuses, and a supportive culture that values career development. This is a launchpad for a rewarding career in commercial insurance.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Performance-driven bonus structure

Supportive and collaborative environment

Clear path for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in an Account Executive or similar client-facing role.
• Proven ability to build and deepen client relationships.
• Drive to grow portfolio with entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of an established commercial portfolio.
• Develop new business from existing clients.
• Deliver tailored insurance solutions.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Relationship building

Strong commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Professional communication

Education

Cert CII qualification

Job description

Are you an ambitious insurance professional ready to take the next big step in your career? This is your chance to inherit a solid, well-maintained book of commercial business (circa £200k income) with significant untapped growth potential.

What's on offer:

• Market‑leading salary designed to attract the best in the industry
• Highly competitive, performance‑driven bonus structure
• Supportive, collaborative environment with a people‑first culture
• A clear path for progression and long‑term career development
• Inherited book of commercial business circa £200k with scope for growth
• Full broking and administrative support so you can focus on clients and strategy

The role:

• Take full ownership of an established commercial portfolio
• Build and deepen client relationships, identifying growth and cross‑sell opportunities
• Develop new business from existing clients and personal networks
• Collaborate with a dynamic team, reporting into the Manchester office
• Deliver tailored insurance solutions and uphold exceptional service standards

What we're looking for:

• Commercial insurance experience, ideally in an Account Executive or similar client‑facing role
• A natural relationship builder with strong commercial acumen
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to grow your portfolio
• Confident, professional communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Cert CII qualified or working towards (preferred)

This is more than just a role – it's a launchpad for a successful, rewarding career in commercial insurance, within a business that truly values and supports its people.

For more information please apply to Ian at IDEX.

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At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion‑first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.