Commercial New Business Executive Horsham

NFU Mutual Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Horsham is seeking a Commercial New Business Executive to drive new business development and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial insurance, strong interpersonal skills, and a target-oriented approach. The role offers full training, a supportive work environment, and benefits including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring commitment to compliance and outstanding customer service.

Benefits

Full training & development

Support with CII qualifications

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with commercial insurance.
• Professional, organized, and customer-focused approach.
• Commitment to compliance and delivering good customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business opportunities in commercial insurance.
• Manage client relationships and deliver tailored insurance solutions.
• Collaborate with the agency team to enhance customer service.

Skills

Experience in commercial insurance

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Ability to deliver against targets

Professional and customer-focused

Job description

# Commercial New Business ExecutiveRegion: South EastLocation: HorshamJob reference: ANEE01878## The role**Commercial New Business Executive** **Salary: Dependant on Experience** **Full Time position** **Permanent Contract** **Location: Horsham / West Sussex** **Monday – Friday 9.00 am to 5 pm (35 Hrs)** **Introduction to NFU Mutual** NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life insurance, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers for over 110 years. Our commitment to local personal service sets us apart from many other insurers and means we get to know our customers and find out what matters to them, As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices. **About the Agency** As a local agency of NFU Mutual we provide outstanding customer service. We advise on and sell NFU Mutual products throughout the South East. We are successful, driven and thrive on pace an energy. Honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values and we have a great place to work. An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Chichester and Horsham Agency. **About the role** This Commercial New Business Executive role reflects our ambitious plans for growth within our targeted commercial sectors. The Commercial New Business Executive will be responsible for generating and securing new business opportunities in the commercial space. The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering the agency’s sales strategy and sector development, helping to drive sustainable and profitable growth in line with NFU Mutual’s strategic objectives. **Key Responsibilities** In this very important role, your responsibilities will include the following: • New Business Development - delivering personal sales targets by identifying, prospecting, and securing new commercial clients within our target sectors • Client Relationship Management by building and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, delivering tailored insurance solutions that meet clients’ needs and exceed expectations. • Cross-Selling to proactively identify opportunities to introduce and refer NFU Mutual’s wider proposition, including: • Financial Services (Protection, Pensions & Investments) • Risk Management Services • Compliance & Quality - Operate at all times within the compliance, conduct and regulatory framework as set out by NFU Mutual. Maintain high standards of advice. • Collaboration & Communication - Work collaboratively with the wider agency team and deliver joined-up customer service. • Development & Learning- Take responsibility for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of insurance products, regulatory changes, market trends and sales skills. **About you** The successful applicant should have these essential skills & experience: • Experience dealing with commercial insurance • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills • Ability to deliver against targets • Professional, organised and customer-focused approach • Commitment to compliance and delivering good customer outcomes## Our commitment to youWe will provide you with all of the support and training that you need. In the initial phase of the role, the learning is structured through our online learning platforms. There is a variety of mediums, face to face, online and remote. Full supervision and support is offered, as well as the wide reaching support of the team to ensure your success in role. We endeavour to provide a warm and welcoming environment where you can stretch your skills and grow. **Benefits** • Full Training & Development will be provided which includes technical knowledge and sales soft skills. • Support with CII qualifications. • A supportive and friendly working environment. • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Free parking at our offices in Horsham and Chichester • Company Pension Scheme Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter to: Matthew Baker at matthew\[e-mail]. (Your data will be stored for up to 1 year) No Agencies please. **Closing date for all applications: 28th January 2026.** **Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.**Whatever your role, as a key member of your agency team, you’ll enjoy the chance to develop your insurance industry knowledge and skills and build a rewarding career. For most roles you won’t necessarily need an insurance background. It’s more about your personal qualities – your ability to learn quickly, develop strong working relationships with a range of different people and give customers excellent service, with trusted advice and products.Bring these qualities and you’ll be supported with a full range of training and development opportunities so you can build the career you want. These include the chance to gain an apprenticeship, as well as support to study for professional qualifications and full training in all aspects of the insurance industry.