My client in the insurance sector, are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join their well established team. This pivotal role will play a key part in merging one existing office, into London North West, helping to integrate teams and maintain continuity of client service during the transition.
The role combines hands-on client management, business development, and line management of a team (predominantly Account Handlers). The successful candidate will manage a renewal book of c. £#removed#k, drive business growth, and maintain high standards of service and compliance. While client development is important, exceptional team leadership and people management skills can be prioritised if a candidate excels in coaching, motivating, and developing a high-performing team.
Salary - Circa 70k per annum DOE
Hybrid working - North West London office
Hours - 9am-5.30pm
About you:
- Strong client-focused mindset with commercial awareness
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and confident in taking ownership
- High levels of professionalism, integrity, and emotional intelligence
- Collaborative, inclusive, and positive working style
- Innovative and creative problem-solving skills
- Experience in a similar Account Executive or Account Director role
- Proven ability to retain and grow client portfolios, and identify, generate, and convert new business opportunities
- Experience working directly with insurance markets and placement teams
- Strong knowledge of compliance, FCA requirements, and Consumer Duty
- Experience dealing with insurance markets and insurers, including placement activity.
Preferred experience but not essential
- Professional insurance qualification (ACII) or working towards
- Experience within Commercial General insurance
- Exposure to team or business change, supporting colleagues through transitions
- Demonstrated potential for future leadership or team management