Your new company
Your new job working as an Account Executive will be working for one of the UK's leading independent Lloyd's brokers. Located in the city and throughout the UK, these brokers make it a priority to understand every detail of a client's business and work in partnership to provide a complete service to their customers. The company offers unbiased access to the market and places cover with an established insurer network. They are a national business operating out of regional offices across the UK, acting internationally with global specialists. They offer innovative and intelligent risk advice and insurance programmed designed to confidently provide clients a service to protect their risks. Due to growth within one of their Real Estate and Construction team, a role has arisen for a Construction Account Executive
to work as part of an established team.
Your new role
Your new role working as an Construction Account Executive will be working for an
expanding team in the City of London and or their NW London office handling UK Construction, both annual policies and single projects business. This role will include managing existing clients effectively, proactively developing and attaining company's income and growth objectives for an assigned client portfolio, meeting renewal, cross-sell, and new business targets within specified deadlines and budgets. You will be responsible for dealing with you clients from inception to completion. Cultivating and strengthening relationships with key insurers and underwriters, collaborating closely with other divisions, Account Executives, and Handlers to build enduring connections with existing and new clients. Offer advice on existing products and demonstrate extensive expertise in a wide range of Construction products and relevant contract terms. Collaborate with other areas to identify cross-selling and expanded services opportunities, aiming to maximise product sales across the existing client base. Support the Construction team in achieving cross-selling opportunities. Assume overall responsibility for assigned client relationships and provide assistance as needed for other clients, including liaising with other specialised teams. Other duties will include handling all meeting renewals, cross-selling, and dealing with any new business. You will be responsible for dealing with clients with confidence, showcasing exceptional product knowledge.
What you'll need to succeed
Your previous experience working as an Account Executive handling UK Construction business will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will need be able to visit clients independently and handle accounts from inception to completion. A minimum of a Cert CII qualification is preferred. Also, you will have confident and effective telephone and PC skills including Microsoft Office, have the ability to develop and sustain relationships with both clients and colleagues and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OR ACCOUNT MANAGER HANDLING UK CONSTRUCTION FROM AN INSURANCE BROKER OR LLOYD'S BROKER
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Hybrid working in the office and homeYou'll be offered a salary of up to £95,000 plus a comprehensive benefits and bonus package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow.
What you need to do now
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