Commercial New Business Account Executive

Prospections (International) Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance business in Colchester is seeking a Commercial New Business Account Executive to drive growth by securing new business and building long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in commercial insurance sales and strong negotiation skills. The role offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Support towards CII qualifications

A supportive and friendly working environment

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful Commercial insurance sales.
• Experience managing high value cases.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to consistently deliver against targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal sales targets by identifying, prospecting, and securing new Commercial clients.
• Drive growth in key commercial sectors including Motor Trade, Manufacturing, Property Owners, Retail, and Fleet.
• Develop and execute sales strategies using market research and sector knowledge.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance products and market trends.

Skills

Commercial insurance sales

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Target achievement

Job description

Commercial New Business Account Executive

Our client, a leading Insurance Business offering a wide range of products and services, is looking for an experienced Commercial New Business Executive to join their team.

As Commercial New Business Executive, you will be responsible for generating and securing new Commercial business opportunities and play a key role in delivering the company's sales strategy and driving growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a New Business role, with a proven track record of converting new business, handling renewals and building long-standing relationships within the Insurance industry.

What You Will Do As New Business Executive

• Deliver personal sales targets by identifying, prospecting, and securing new Commercial clients
• Drive growth in key commercial sectors including Motor Trade, Manufacturing Building and Allied Trades, Property Owners, Retail, Wholesalers and Fleet
• Develop and execute sales strategies using market research, sector knowledge, and competitor insights to identify and convert opportunities
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, delivering tailored insurance solutions
• Identify opportunities to introduce and refer the business's wider proposition, including Financial Services, Risk Management Services and Health & Safety Consultancy
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance products, regulatory changes, market trends, and sales techniques

What They Need a New Business Executive To Have

• Proven track record of successful Commercial insurance sales
• Experience managing high value cases
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to consistently deliver against targets

What They Offer

• Comprehensive training and development, including technical knowledge and sales skills
• Support towards CII qualifications
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Company pension scheme

If you think you have the relevant skills and experience required to be a great match for this role, send your CV through today or contact the office to discuss in more detail.

Colchester, England, United Kingdom