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Overview
Our client is an independent insurance broker with the capability to deliver like a national one. They are an award-winning business with a strong market reputation for excellence across client care, staff development, insurer relationships, and community impact. Independence is central to their identity. Unlike many independent brokers, this is not a business that can or will ever be sold to a consolidator. Their long-term strategy is clear, and their independence secured—it is one of the reasons people choose to build careers there.
Most Account Executive roles talk about building a book, this one starts with one! We are looking for an experienced Motor Trade Account Executive to inherit and develop a significant, well-established portfolio following the planned retirement of a highly respected Account Director. This is a rare opportunity to take over long-standing relationships built over many years with motor trade clients who value expertise, advice, and service. You will inherit a strong portfolio from day one while being supported to develop and grow it further over time.
The Role
- Taking over the management and development of a significant motor trade portfolio from a retiring Account Director.
- Building strong long-term relationships with established clients across the motor trade sector.
- Leading renewal strategy, client advisory, and programme development.
- Working closely with broking teams to negotiate competitive and appropriate cover with insurers.
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen programmes, improve cover, and deepen client relationships.
- Supporting organic growth across the existing portfolio.
- Working with internal teams to ensure consistently high service standards for clients.
- Representing the business in the local market and strengthening relationships with key insurers and introducers.
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What You Will Bring
- Strong experience as an Account Executive or Development Executive within commercial insurance.
- Proven experience working with motor trade clients.
- The ability to build trusted long-term relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
- Strong insurer market knowledge within motor trade risks.
- A commercial mindset and the confidence to lead client discussions and renewal strategy.
- The ability to develop and grow an established portfolio over time.
- CII qualifications are welcome, but capability, credibility, and relationship skills matter most.
What You Will Get
- The opportunity to inherit a significant and well-established motor trade portfolio.
- Long-term succession planning from a retiring Account Director.
- The backing of a respected independent broker with strong insurer relationships.
- A business that values expertise, relationships, and long-term thinking.
- Competitive bonus structure and long-term incentive plan.
- Excellent pension and benefits package.
- The autonomy to build and grow your portfolio within a supportive environment.
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If you are an experienced Motor Trade Account Executive looking for the rare opportunity to inherit a substantial book while still having room to grow it further, this is a role well worth exploring. If you would like to know more about the portfolio or the long-term opportunity behind it, feel free to call for a confidential conversation.
Contact
Stephen Mallaband
Reference: SM/102106
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By responding to this advert, you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role, we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this, please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
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