Account Executive
  • England,South East,West Sussex
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are working with a well-established insurance brokerage seeking an Account Executive to manage and develop a portfolio of commercial clients.
This role is heavily relationship-led and advisory focused, ideal for an Account Executive or a Senior Account Handler looking to step into a client-facing role centered on long-term partnerships.
The Role
*Take ownership of an existing Mid-Market book of business size depending on appetite for growth
*Manage a varied client portfolio across construction, industrial estates, professional services and motor trade
*Handle policies with premiums typically ranging from £5,000 to £100,000
*Act as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients
*Lead client meetings, renewal reviews and strategic discussions
*Prepare and present insurance programmes, recommendations and renewal proposals
*Work closely with a dedicated Account Handler who will manage MTAs, renewal preparation and broking
*Predominantly manual market placements, requiring strong insurer relationships and technical understanding
*Maintain a strong client presence, with regular face-to-face meetings encouraged
*Develop the portfolio organically through referrals, recommendations, cross-selling and upselling
*Supported by warm lead flow and an internal telesales function
*New business target focused on quality and long-term value rather than volume
Experience Required
*3–5 years’ experience within commercial insurance, ideally Mid-Market focused
*Strong relationship management skills with experience handling multiple complex policies
*Confident dealing with a broad range of clients and stakeholders
*Comfortable presenting to clients and leading renewal and review meetings
*Experience working with insurers and placing business manually
*Open to candidates stepping up from a Senior Account Handler role with strong client-facing experience
What’s on Offer
*Inherited portfolio from day one
*Clear emphasis on relationship management and advisory work
*Strong internal Account Handler support
*Warm, realistic growth expectations
Job number 3404971

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Company Details:
Pavilion Recruitment Solutions
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Pavilion Recruitment Solutions are specialist Insurance and Finance Recruitment experts. Our consultants understand the insurance industry inside out ...
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