Commercial Account Executive

NFU Mutual Group; Hove; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK insurance provider in Hove seeks a Commercial Account Executive who excels in building relationships and generating new business in commercial insurance. The role involves proactive sales through calls and networking, aiming to create sustainable client relationships. Support includes mentoring and structured training to ensure success. Competitive salary between £30,000 and £45,000, along with various benefits, is offered in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Generous bonus structure

21 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Clear career progression

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance or sales is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to manage own workload and build long-term relationships.
• Confident in discussing insurance with business owners and decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Generate new commercial insurance opportunities through proactive prospecting.
• Build and manage your own pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
• Advise clients on appropriate commercial insurance solutions.

Skills

Building relationships

Self-motivation

Organisational skills

Job description

# Commercial Account Executive (New Business)Region: South EastLocation: HoveJob reference: ANEE01883## The role**Introduction to NFU Mutual** NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. 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 **Commercial Account Executive (New Business)** **NFU Mutual Agency - Uckfield & Brighton** **Salary - £30,000 – £45,000 depending on experience + benefits** **About the agency** NFU Mutual's Uckfield & Brighton agencyhas recently undergone an exciting transformation. Following the successful merger of our Brighton and Uckfield agencies, and our relocation to a new base in Hove, we now operate as a growing partnership across two sites. This expansion has significantly strengthened our commercial presence across Sussex and created genuine opportunity to grow a high-quality commercial insurance portfolio. We are now looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our team, someone who enjoys building relationships, understands that trust matters in insurance, and values relationships, and working within a close-knit team. **The Role** This is a relationship-led commercial insurance sales role, combining telephone, digital, and face-to-face activity. You will be responsible for generating and converting new commercial business through a blend of proactive prospecting (calls, emails, social media, networking), local knowledge, referrals, and word-of-mouth opportunities. You will also be able to leverage our existing commercial book to support new business acquisition and introductions. You will meet clients both over the phone and in person at their premises, taking the time to genuinely understand their business, risks, and future plans. Our USP is personable service, expert advice, and a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses. **Training & Support** You will receive extensive training and support, including: • Structured onboarding and development • Support to achieve internal licences and competence • Ongoing mentoring from experienced commercial colleagues • Access to an established commercial client base to support growth This is a role where you will be developed properly, supported consistently, and given the time and tools needed to succeed. **Key Responsibilities** • Generate new commercial insurance opportunities through proactive prospecting and networking • Build and manage your own pipeline of prospects and opportunities • Advise clients on appropriate commercial insurance solutions underwritten by NFU Mutual, and the market • Convert opportunities into sustainable, long-term client relationships • Identify and cross-sell appropriate additional covers • Work accurately and compliantly within a regulated environment • Deliver a high standard of professional, personal client service## The Person We’re Looking ForExperience in commercial insurance, sales, or business development is advantageous but not essential. **You will likely:** • Be confident speaking with business owners and decision-makers • Enjoy building long-term relationships rather than transactional sales • Be organised, self-motivated, and comfortable managing your own workload • Take pride in providing expert advice and doing things properly • Be able to demonstrate the ability to learn and advise on a technical subject matter • Value working within a supportive, close-knit team environment Hours • Full-time • Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Occasional evening or weekend events **Remuneration & Benefits** • £30,000 – £45,000 depending on experience • Competitive basic salary with a generous bonus structure • 21 days holiday plus bank holidays • Company pension • Clear career progression within a growing commercial agency • On-site parking • The opportunity to build a genuine client portfolio and long-term career • Opportunity to work for a personable people led business **How to apply** If you’re driven, personable, and ready to be part of a successful and growing local agency, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering letter to steve\[e-mail] **Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026.** **Please note you will be employed by an agent of NFU Mutual and not by 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.