Account Executive Sales Manager

Are you an experienced Commercial Account Executive who knows you're ready for more? You've built strong commercial insurance knowledge. You can manage and grow a portfolio, develop trusted client relationships, negotiate confidently with insurers and win new business. But perhaps your next move isn't simply another Account Executive role. Perhaps you're ready to step into leadership, take greater ownership and help shape and grow a commercial insurance division. If that sounds like you, this could be the career opportunity you've been waiting for. You do not need to already be a Head of Commercial or Commercial Insurance Manager. We're looking for an ambitious, credible commercial insurance professional who has the experience and drive to make that next step. This is also a very hands-on role. You won't be stepping away from clients, broking or new business. You'll continue doing what you do best while taking increasing responsibility for the growth, performance and future development of the commercial division. The opportunity You'll join an established insurance business with excellent foundations already in place. There is a sizeable existing commercial book, a strong pipeline of new-business opportunities and a highly established HNW/Private Client division, creating significant potential for cross-selling and further commercial growth. You'll take ownership of the commercial portfolio, develop existing and new client relationships, work closely with insurers and actively drive new business. Importantly, you'll also have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the division. As the commercial business grows, you'll recruit, mentor and develop the team around you, gradually building your responsibilities towards a true Head of Commercial-style leadership position. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who wants the progression into leadership without losing the hands-on commercial involvement they enjoy. What you'll be doing Your role will combine Commercial Account Executive responsibilities with leadership, growth and strategic influence. You'll be responsible for:

• Managing and developing an established portfolio of commercial clients
• Building strong, long-term client relationships
• Retaining and growing existing business
• Handling renewals, remarketing and new business
• Identifying and converting new-business opportunities
• Negotiating with insurers and developing strong market relationships
• Maximising cross-selling opportunities through the established HNW/Private Client division
• Driving the continued growth of the commercial portfolio
• Helping shape the future strategy and direction of the division
• Taking increasing responsibility for the performance of the commercial business
• Recruiting, mentoring and developing team members as the division grows About you You could currently be working as a: Commercial Account Executive | Senior Commercial Account Manager | Senior Commercial Broker | Commercial Insurance Manager What matters most is that you're an experienced commercial insurance professional who is ready to progress. You'll have broad commercial insurance experience, potentially including: Commercial Combined | Property Owners | Motor Trade | Commercial Property | Liability | SME | General Commercial Risks You'll bring strong technical broking knowledge alongside excellent client and insurer relationship skills, with experience across both renewals and new business. You may already mentor or support colleagues, or perhaps you've always been the person others naturally turn to for guidance. You don't need to already manage a team. We're interested in your leadership potential, commercial credibility, ambition and ability to grow a business. Acturis experience is essential. CII qualifications are desirable. Rewards & Benefits You'll be joining an established business that can offer you both the infrastructure to succeed now and the opportunity to develop your career further. You'll receive:
• Negotiable salary, reflecting your experience and commercial track record
• Quarterly commission/incentive
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Attractive company benefits
• A sizeable, established commercial book to take ownership of
• A strong pipeline of new-business opportunities
• Excellent cross-selling opportunities through an established HNW/Private Client division
• Genuine autonomy and influence over the commercial division
• The opportunity to recruit, build and develop your own team
• Continued hands-on involvement with clients, broking and new business
• A genuine progression opportunity from Commercial Account Executive into commercial leadership
• The opportunity to establish yourself as a future Head of Commercial Ready to step up? If you've reached the point in your career where you're thinking “I'm ready to lead, but I still want to be hands-on with clients and business”, this opportunity could be an excellent fit. You don't need to wait until someone gives you the title of Head of Commercial before you're ready to take that step. We're looking for someone with the experience, ambition and commercial drive to grow into the position and make it their own. Insure Recruitment is working exclusively on this confidential London appointment. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, alongside a quarterly incentive, attractive benefits and hybrid working flexibility. Apply today or contact Francesca at Insure Recruitment for a completely confidential conversation about your next career move.