Commercial Account Executive

Our client, an independent specialist insurance broker, with significant plans for growth over the coming years, is looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join their new business team. Opportunities such as this, in this type of forward-thinking business do not come around very often, offering a balance of both office working, as well as being able to work from home. Purpose of the role: * To secure new clients through the sale of general insurance policies * Develop your reputation internally and externally as a professional, knowledgeable broker * Develop and maintain relationships with insurers Skills and experience required: * You would typically have solid experience as an advisor in commercial insurance * To have a well-founded understanding of the fundamentals of Insurance, its legal context and the operation of the Insurance marketplace * Demonstrable success providing telephone-based advice in sales, as well as in face-to-face meetings * Able to manage high volumes of enquiries * To maintain consistent conversion rates in quoting and selling to new clients * Project a professional and competent image, with an engaging and friendly manner, over the telephone and face to face * Strong relationship building, influencing and team building skills * Experience maintaining a client-led approach * Have Cert CII or be prepared to work towards Cert/Diploma from CII Whilst this is a new business focused position, it should be noted that the majority will be via referrals and warm leads. A competitive and negotiable salary is being offered along with excellent benefits including flexible working and a commission structure