Howden
Commercial Account Executive
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Commercial Account Executive
Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we’ve pushed the boundaries of insurance, uniting a passion-driven team of 24,000 employees accessing markets across 56 countries.
People join Howden for many reasons, but they stay because of our culture—a shared mindset and commitment to collaboration that drives success.
At Howden, your priorities matter. Whether it’s work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering, our mission to inspire change aligns with those of like-minded professionals.
Our no-limits approach ensures we deliver strong results for clients, businesses, and communities. Across challenges—from pro bono initiatives to insuring a COVID-19 vaccine development to providing carbon market support—Howden’s skills and influence drive positive social change.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team—a rapidly growing team of over 200 people across the UK.
About the Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Building rapport with clients, ranging from sole traders to executives of large organisations.
- Collaborating closely with the Branch Manager to meet business objectives.
- Pursuing and growing new business opportunities.
- Delivering effective consulting, listening, and problem-solving.
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About You
Key Qualities
- Proven experience in winning new business and developing lasting B2B relationships.
- A passion for marketing, networking, and community engagement—strengthening our market presence is non-negotiable.
- Tenacity, curiosity, and a hunger for business development.
- Firm commitment to chasing opportunities and driving outcomes.
- Willingness to learn: Every working day provides new challenges—a key part of growth.
- Potential to progress in this role with continued professional progression.
- Ability to questionshrewdly and listen actively to understand client needs.
- A strategic thinker, always seeking to guide clients to a ‘yes’.
Rewards
Core Benefits
We reward dedication with a strong package:
- **22 days holiday (25+ days + bank holidays after 1 year of service).
- Protection for loved ones, income security, and health via:
- Life Assurance (up to 4x salary)
- Income Protection (up to 5 years)
- Pension scheme (5% employer/employee contribution)
- Healthcare Cashplan, offering healthcare benefits.
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Additional Benefits
- Discounts on UK gyms, travel insurance, car/tech leasing, and more.
- Access to discounted insurance policies (via Howden partners).
- Exclusive retail discounts.
Why Join Howden?
At Howden, we believe every role is a chance to create your career. We’re:
- Diversity-driven: Not looking for a "typical employee"—just the right mindset.
- Innovative and supportive: Collaborative teams, enabling success through AI+human effort.
- Committed to the future: Employee-owned, with a values-driven approach rooted in family-owned history (since 1994).
Our culture empowers ambitious people to:
- Create momentum. Bold ideas lead to breakthroughs.
- Take adaptations that evolve with you. Everyone’s needs are accommodated with flexibility—adjustments for working hours or locations can be discussed.
- Push boundaries together. Successful companies start with people ready to grow.
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- Adjustments can be implemented through discussions with recruitment teams. If unsure, just apply and we’ll collaborate on solutions.
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