Senior Commercial Account Executive

Hunter Savage Ltd; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance business is seeking an experienced New Business Account Executive to join their team in County Meath, with hybrid working options available. This role offers significant career progression potential, team leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture aimed at exceeding sales targets and ensuring high standards of client service. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in commercial insurance sales and a CIP qualification, complemented by strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Leadership development opportunities

Hands-on involvement in strategy

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a similar commercial insurance sales role.
• CIP qualified and compliant with Central Bank standards.
• Proven ability to secure and convert large, complex risks.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek, quote, and convert new commercial business opportunities.
• Drive sales campaigns and deliver against income targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients.

Skills

Sales Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation

Communication

Education

CIP qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applied Systems

Job description

Job Title: New Business Account Executive

Description:

We are hiring for our client, a well-established insurance business seeking an experienced and dynamic New Business Account Executive. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team and play a central role in the growth of their Commercial Lines division. Based in County Meath with hybrid options available, this role offers excellent scope for career progression, including team management responsibilities and a rewarding culture of ownership and collaboration.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

• Fantastic package and hybrid working model
• Team leadership potential and strategic influence
• Opportunity to drive new commercial business in a respected, growing firm

The Reward:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working options (Meath/Monaghan/Dunboyne)
• Dynamic team with a culture of autonomy, growth, and leadership development
• Hands-on involvement in strategy and business development
• Long-term career opportunity in a thriving specialist insurance business

The Role:

• Proactively seek, quote and convert new commercial business opportunities
• Drive sales campaigns and deliver against income targets
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients
• Ensure high standards of compliance, customer service and audit readiness
• Collaborate closely with company directors and contribute to team objectives
• Take responsibility for premium collections and aged debt
• Provide professional, consultative service at all times
• Contribute to the team culture, working collaboratively to exceed goals

The Person:

• Strong experience in a similar commercial insurance sales role
• CIP qualified and compliant with the Central Bank's MCC and Fitness & Probity standards
• Proven ability to secure and convert large, complex risks
• Technically strong with excellent product knowledge and negotiation skills
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple priorities
• A strong communicator with a positive, adaptable mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally Applied Systems
• Holds a full clean driving licence and access to a car