Commercial New Business Executive

NFU Mutual Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Commercial New Business Executive in Colchester to drive new business development and manage client relationships. This role involves identifying and securing new commercial clients, ensuring compliance, and delivering tailored solutions. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial insurance, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. You will also benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Full Training & Development

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Free parking at the office in Great Tey

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience dealing with commercial insurance.
• Professional, organised and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business opportunities in the commercial space.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling products and services.

Skills

Experience dealing with commercial insurance

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Customer-focused approach

Ability to deliver against targets

Commitment to compliance

Job description

# Commercial New Business ExecutiveLocation: ColchesterJob reference: ANEE01895## The role**Commercial New Business Executive** **Salary: £35,000-£45,000 plus bonus (dependant on experience)** **Full Time position,** **Permanent Contract** **Location: Great Tey, Colchester** **Monday – Friday 9.00 am to 5 pm (37.5 Hrs)** **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. **About the Agency** As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first-class service, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for. An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Colchester & North Essex Agency. **About the role:** This is a newly created role within the agency, reflecting our ambitious plans for growth and the expansion of our commercial sales team. 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** • New Business Development by delivering personal sales targets by identifying, prospecting, and securing new commercial clients • 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**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 **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 office in Great Tey • Company Pension Scheme Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter to: Lorraine Mead at Lorraine\_e\[e-mail]. (Your data will be stored for up to 1 year) No Agencies please. **Closing date for all applications: 6 March 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.