Commercial Account Executive
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From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
With
a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Whatever the
question, the concern, or the risk, we can get the right people in a
room and find the right answer. Our collective power is also helping
us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients
while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals,
businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19
vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our
skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed
positive change in the world around us.
We are actively
looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer
& Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly
over the last 14 years’, and we now have over 200 people within the
team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building
rapport with new and existing clients, who could range from sole
traders, through to the MD/CEO of a large organisation, and working
closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.
About you:
You will have experience winning new business and building long lasting relationships with B2B clients.
You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, just to name a few – the stronger our presence in the market, the more successful you will be.
You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity, as this will allow you to identify and explore new business opportunities to drive the best possible outcome for our clients
You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive and become further your professional qualifications.
You are consultative, have the ability to question effectively and will be an active listener, you will take the time to fully understand client requirements and be able to advise on products and solutions – always identifying opportunities, but more importantly, looking for a ‘path to yes’
Rewards:
We believe that great
work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:
22 days holiday, increasing to 27 days through service (plus bank holidays)
Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to 17 different benefits, all paid for by us
Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression
Company funded CII professional qualification
Enhanced maternity & paternity policies
Cycle to work loan scheme available to all employees
Discount on gym membership across the UK – national and local gyms included
Access to discounted personal health policies as well as a range of insurance products including home, motor, travel, specialist vehicles, critical illness, private medical, income protection etc.
Access to hundreds of highstreet retailer discounts through our reward and recognition platform
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support employees outside of work
The above details just a handful of the benefits available to our employees, more information will be made available through the recruitment process
Our Culture: People First
We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:
• An employee-ownership model
•
Aligned external investors
• The trust and integrity born of
friendship
• Expertise
• Independence
Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.
Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Howden we consider
our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat
colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality,
fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race,
religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or
family circumstances.
Commercial Account Executive
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