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Commercial Account Executive
Commercial Account Executive - Howden Consumer & Local Commercial Team
Our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team is expanding rapidly, growing to over 200 people across the UK. We take a no-limits approach to problem-solving, collaborating with clients to solve complex challenges through our collective power. We believe in reshaping the insurance narrative—helping individuals, businesses, and communities build resilience.
From pro bono initiatives to decarbonisation projects, we use our expertise to drive change—be it insuring vaccine development, supporting small businesses, or advancing sustainability efforts.
The Role
In this role, you’ll grow our team by building trusting, long-term relationships with clients ranging from sole traders to SMEs at every stage of growth. Reporting to a Branch Manager, you’ll:
- Win new business by identifying and pursuing opportunities
- Develop existing client accounts and expand their engagement with Howden
- Represent Howden professionally, delivering expert advice on products and services
- Collaborate with the team to deliver actionable solutions and drive policy growth
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About You
We’re looking for a ** proactive, curious and consultative** professional who thrives in building lasting relationships and delivering results. Here’s what we need:
- Proven experience in B2B client relationship management, including new business acquisition
- A passion for commerce—marketing, pitches, community events, and preserving direct client contact
- Drive to identify opportunities, validate them, and generate mentally qualified, qualified business
- Strong interpersonal skills—you must be able to listen, ask insightful questions, and push towards solutions
- A ‘path to yes’ mindset—always working towards positive outcomes rather than stumbling over red tape
- A desire to ** Continuued growth**, including professional development and achieving associate/chartered qualifications
Rewards & Benefits
We believe excellent work deserves excellent rewards. Here’s what we offer:
** leave and well-being**
- 22 days’ holiday (increasing with service length), plus public holidays
- Core benefits designed for long-term security:
- Life Assurance covering up to 4x salary—financial protection for your loved ones
- Income Protection—designed to replace income for up to 5 years in illness or injury scenarios
- Contributory Pension—both employer and employee contribute 5% towards your retirement savings
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Health & Wellbeing support
- Access to the Howden Healthcare Cash Plan, offering:
- Cashback schemes for dental, ophthalmic or physiotherapy treatments
- Access to over 40 complementary and alternative therapies
- Relationship coaching and counselling
- Annual eye tests
- Discounted workplace health initiatives
Financial benefits
- Flexible salary deferral schemes including travel insurance, cycle-to-work, technology purchases, and car leasing
- Discounted access to dozens of reputable insurance policies and services
Lifestyle and Financial Benefits
- Discounted gym memberships across the UK
- Financial assistance for caravan/caravanning purchases
We go beyond traditional ideas. At Howden, you won’t just secure your career—you’ll build yours.
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