Account Executive Basil Fry · Leatherhead ·

Jensten Group; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance intermediary group in the UK seeks a driven Account Executive to manage commercial clients and generate new business. Candidates should possess a strong background in commercial broking and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive work culture. Join a growing team to help clients with tailored insurance solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual pay review

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Fully paid maternity, paternity & adoption leave

Study support for professional qualifications

Discounts on cinema tickets, meals, and luxury items

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Solid background in commercial broking.
• Drive and motivation to achieve and exceed targets.
• Ability to deliver excellent service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing book of Commercial clients.
• Identify and generate new business for growth.
• Develop client relationships and provide high-level service.
• Attend client meetings to strengthen relationships.
• Represent the company at industry events.
• Complete renewals and process insurance documents.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Networking skills

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

Job description

We’re growing fast—and Basil Fry (part of the Jensten Group) is looking for a driven Account Executive to join our thriving team!

For over 50 years, we’ve been the go-to experts in removals, storage, and self-storage insurance—delivering specialist solutions, in-house claims support, and cutting‑edge risk management that keeps our clients moving forward.

You’ll be part of a friendly office of 45 colleagues at our modern Leatherhead site, just a short walk from the station and bus routes. After completing your probation, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid working model. Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:15 pm.

Key objectives & responsibilities:

• Managing an existing book of Commercial clients within the Removal and Storage space
• Identifying and generating new business to help achieve organic growth
• Developing client relationships, understanding their insurance needs and providing a high level of service
• Attending client meetings, both on‑site and off‑site, to strengthen relationships and discuss tailored insurance solutions
• Representing the company at industry events and networking opportunities to build brand presence and identify new business prospects
• Completing renewals and answering a range of queries
• Processing insurance documents ensuring to be compliant with local procedures, customer service standards and external compliance regulations

About you

As a Commercial Account Executive, you’ll have gained a solid background in commercial broking. You’ll have the drive and motivation to achieve and exceed targets whilst delivering excellent service to your clients.

Other skills/requirements:

• Excellent Communication and networking skills
• Strong relationship building and team working skills
• The ability to use your initiative, multi‑task and manage time sufficiently

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us,you can expecta supportive cultureandanattractive range ofrewards and benefitswhich include:

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
• Flex‑benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
• Group Life Assurance cover
• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Jensten is one of the UK’s leading insurance intermediary groups, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we’ve built a standout business in a crowded marketplace—combining scale, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Operating through six specialist divisions—Network Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwriting—we deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through a network of trusted third‑party broking partners.

Thanks to a combination of strong organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Jensten is now a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing over £650 million GWP into the market. We employ more than 1,000 people across 35 locations and work with 85 entrepreneurial franchise holders across the UK.

We fill the gap between large consolidators and local brokers—offering the scale and capability to compete at the highest level, while maintaining the agility, culture, and client focus of a truly independent business.

And that’s why you should join us.

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