Account Executive – New Business

Job Title: Commercial Account Executive  

Location: Leeds   

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Salary: £25,000 – £45,000 per annum 

Insurance Industry Sectors: Insurance, Broking, Broker, Commercial

Lawes Consulting Group is currently working with a leading insurance broker who are on the lookout for a new business account executive, our client is considering an individual with a minimum of 2 years new business experience.

Our client is also open to talking to individuals who account handling level looking to take a step up, you will be required to have at least 4 years experience. 

About the Role:

• Accountable for selling a range of insurance products and services to prospective clients
• Ability to meet sales targets and generating revenue for the brokerage.
• Identify and research potential new business opportunities
• Phone potential clients and email to pitch the brokerage’s insurance products and services and arrange meetings with them.
• Be confident to effective sales presentations and negotiations
• Manage and develop relationships with clients
• Be confident to act as clients main point of contact and ensuring their needs are met.
• Create new business by upselling and cross-selling insurance products and services to existing clients.

Role Requirements:

• Our client are open to individuals with minimum of 2 years new business experience
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Good knowledge of the insurance industry and insurance products and services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software; Acturis experience preferred but not essential.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English

Benefits:

• Full time 35 hours permanent position
• Car Allowance
• Free parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• 30 days holiday entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance

For extra information please contact: Sharnia on 0745 8162 853

Email: admin@lawesgroup.co.uk