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Commercial Account Executive
Commercial Account Executive – Join Our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial Team
Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group built on employee ownership and a no-limits mindset. With 24,000 employees across 56+ countries, we challenge insurance boundaries, collaborate across borders, and empower our people to drive change together.
People join Howden for diverse reasons, but they stay for culture—a collaborative, inclusive environment where shared values foster growth. Whether prioritising work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering, you’ll find like-minded colleagues shaping the future of insurance.
Our approach isn’t just bold—it’s impactful. From pro bono initiatives to COVID-19 vaccine insurance and carbon market risk mitigation, we use insurance as a force for resilience and positive change.
The Role: Commercial Account Executive
Our Consumer & Local Commercial team has evolved rapidly over 14 years, now comprising over 200 colleagues across the UK. As a Commercial Account Executive, you’ll:
- Build and maintain relationships with clients—from entrepreneurs to MDs/CEOs of large organisations.
- Collaborate closely with your Branch Manager to achieve sales targets.
- Solve client challenges by advising on products, solutions, and pathways to ‘yes’.
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About You
Success in this role depends on your:
- Proven track record in winning new B2B business and cultivating long-term client partnerships.
- Phenomenal drive in marketing, networking, and community engagement—your energy will strengthen our presence in the market.
- Tenacious curiosity—asking deep questions to uncover opportunities and exceed client expectations.
- Willingness to learn—each day brings new challenges, and we reward adaptability with professional growth.
- Consultative mindset: Active listening, precise needs analysis, andclient-focused problem-solving.
Why Join?
Rewards & Benefits
We reward dedication with a competitive benefits package:
- 22 days holiday (achieve more through tenure).
- Comprehensive protections:
- Life Assurance (up to 4x salary) for financial security.
- Income Protection (up to 5 years for illness/injury).
- Pension scheme (5% employer + employee contributions).
- Flexible Healthcare Cashplan access.
- Lifestyle/financial perks:
- UK-wide gym/savings schemes (DNA, tech purchases).
- Discounted Howden policy rates and high-street retailer deals.
- Career ownership: Set your trajectory—because skill and ambition are rewarded equally.
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Our Values
At Howden, our culture thrives on non-conformity and collective problem-solving:
"Our successes come from those brave enough to try new things, supporting each other, and making a positive impact."
- Diversity of thought—no singular ‘Howden type’.
- Resilience across all challenges, from everyday tasks to big picture shifts.
- Commitment to greater purpose: We apply insurance to solve real-world risks and drive systemic change.
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re dedicated to flexible working—from software accommodations to hybrid/hour flexibility (if applicable to the role). Tell us your adaptions needs; we’ll work with you to align the fit.
Note: Some roles may not include location/flexibility adaptations.
Be bold—send your application. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we’ll guide you through reasonable adjustments to ensure you thrive in our environment. Together, we’ll build the future of insurance.
Howden began in 1994 as three people and a dog. Today, we manage $37bn in premiums, backed by our employee-owner mindset: protected by growth partners who share our vision of a lasting, values-driven business.
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