Client Manager/Account Executive

First Recruitment Services Limited ,
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

Our superb client specialising within the commercial insurance sector is seeking to recruit a Client Manager/Account Executive to join their team. This promises to be an interesting and varied role, dealing with all classes of Commercial Insurance from a broad spectrum of clients including; Motor Trade, Construction, Manufacturing, Charities and Global Businesses. On a day to day basis, you will be building and managing key client relationships with premium levels of £20k upwards, so it’s essential that you have intuitive people skills, as well as a strong Business Development acumen in order to generate new business and cross/upsell leads. You’ll be required to maintain strategic relationships with insurance partners and liaise with other specialist teams within the Commercial structure including Credit, Risk Management and Healthcare, so a knowledge of these areas would be advantageous. You will also act as a point of technical reference to the wider company, with the possibility of providing informal internal training in the future. Whilst you’ll be based in Burgess Hill, your clients will be based around the UK, so there will naturally be an element of travel involved in this role. It’s therefore essential that you are able to offer a degree of flexibility around your core hours. Experience required Playing an integral part in the Commercial Account Managed Team in Burgess Hill, you’ll have a solid knowledge of all Commercial products (including Property/ Business Interruption, Personal Indemnity, Liabilities and Cyber & Crime), as well as some considerable Client Management experience under your belt. Exceptional technical understanding of Commercial products (Property Owners, Fleet, Construction, Manufacturing etc.) Demonstrable Client Management/ Exec skills Organisation, accuracy and attention to detail Passion, energy and a strong Sales & Business Development ethos Effective, confident & considerate communication and an ability to adapt your communication style accordingly Intuitive thinking and strong decision making skills IT savvy Educated to a minimum A Level standard, with GCSE/ O Level passes in English Language and Maths Have a Cert CII under your belt with the desire to continue studying towards DIP and ACII. You’ll thrive on making a difference to a company, be a professional and convincing communicator, and enjoy being challenged in role that gives you balance and reward in equal measures. Our client offer a generous remuneration package (determined by your skills and ability), with some seriously good benefits including: Sales Bonus Structure Company Car (or Car Allowance) 5% Pension Contribution Income Protection Fully funded Cert CII studies up to ACII level. Excellent opportunity to join a superb business.