Account Executive - Employee Benefits

One Broker Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in Colchester is seeking a Mid-Senior Account Executive for their Employee Benefits division. In this hybrid role, you will manage a client portfolio and develop new business opportunities while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in Protection insurance sales and excellent communication skills, alongside a Cert CII qualification. Competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Annual sales-based bonus

27 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Flexible benefits

Group Life Assurance

Fully paid parental leave

Professional development support

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Background in Employee Benefits.
• Motivated by success and committed to outstanding service.
• Proven experience in Protection insurance sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients in the Protection sector.
• Develop new business through referrals and enquiries.
• Cross-sell and up-sell relevant products and services.

Skills

Confident communication

Relationship building

Protection insurance sales

Client management

Excellent networking skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Cert CII qualification (or working towards it)

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Overview

Account Executive - Employee Benefits role at One Broker Insurance (part of the Jensten Group). This is a hybrid role based from the Colchester office with flexibility to work remotely as appropriate.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients in the Protection sector (Employee Benefits including critical illness, death in service, medical insurance)
• Develop new business – mainly through business referrals and enquiries
• Identify and act on business development opportunities to attract new clients
• Cross-sell and up-sell relevant products and services to existing and prospective clients
• Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to secure new business
• Understand clients’ operations, risks, and insurance needs
• Meet clients in person or via Teams to build strong, lasting relationships
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards, including Consumer Duty

What We’re Looking For

• You’re a confident communicator and natural relationship builder with a background in Employee Benefits
• You’re motivated by success and committed to delivering outstanding service
• Proven experience in Protection insurance sales and client management
• Excellent communication and networking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Cert CII qualification (or working towards it) – desirable
• Experience with Acturis – desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and annual sales-based bonus
• 27 days annual leave (including your birthday and a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
• Group Life Assurance
• Fully paid parental leave (3 months for maternity, paternity, and adoption)
• Professional development support, including study funding
• Perks at Work – discounts on gyms, dining, shopping, and more
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days annually

About Jensten Group

One Broker Group (part of the Jensten Group) services commercial and personal clients across East Anglia, with a focus on business, property and haulage. The business has built an impressive range of specialist schemes with national distribution, including solutions for private ambulances, community-led housing, community assets, thatched homes and classic cars. Jensten is a leading UK insurance intermediary group, known for putting clients and people first. Since launching in 2018, we have grown a standout business by combining scale, expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit. We operate through six specialist divisions—Network Broking, Regional Broking, Schemes Broking, Specialist Lines, London Market Broking, and Underwriting—to deliver tailored insurance solutions directly to clients and through trusted third-party brokers. We are a Top 10 Independent Broker, placing over £650 million GWP into the market, with more than 1,000 employees across 35 locations and 85 entrepreneurial franchise holders in the UK. We aim to balance scale and capability with the agility and client focus of an independent business.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries
• Insurance