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Commercial Account Executive
Commercial Account Executive – Howden Consumer & Local Commercial Team
Who Are We?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
- Together, we have transformed insurance, driven by a shared passion and no-limits mindset.
- We are a powerful international team of 24,000+ employees across 56+ countries.
- People join Howden for many reasons—but they stay for our culture, which sets us apart and keeps top talent.
Why It Matters
Our culture is more than benefits—it’s about mentality, collaboration, and making an impact. No matter your priorities—work/life balance, career growth, sustainability, or volunteering—you’ll find people here driving positive change. We persist through challenges, stick together, and make a difference beyond insurance.
- Pro bono work
- Protecting global health (e.g., insuring COVID-19 vaccine development)
- Sprefast change by offering resilience tools for individuals, businesses, and communities.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Commercial Account Executive to join our growing Consumer & Local Commercial team (now over 200 UK-based staff). In this role, you’ll build relationships with clients ranging from sole traders to large organisations—advising, developing solutions, and driving success with the Branch Manager.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Win new business and cultivate long-term relationships with B2B clients.
- Proactively engage through marketing, community networks, and client meetings—strengthening Howden’s market presence.
- Be tenacious, curious, and adaptable, identifying opportunities to maximize client outcomes.
- Develop content knowledge, follow progress, and seek "path to yes" solutions.
- Deliver consultative advice, understanding client needs before proposing tailored products/service solutions.
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Ideal Candidate
- Prior experience winning new business in B2B or commercial insurance.
- Passion for growth, excelling at:
- Marketing that delivers business outcomes
- Community engagement and networking
- Personal consultative sales
- Curiosity-driven, with an ability to ask probing questions and diagnose complex client needs.
- Professional attainment (or willingness to pursue) industry qualifications.
- Commitment to learning; processes will evolve daily, but your agility and responsiveness are key.
Rewards & Benefits: Investing In You
Howden recognises effort, collaboration, and teamwork. Our compensation package includes:
- 22 days paid holiday (+ bank holidays), increasing with tenure.
- Core well-being benefits:
- Up to 4x annual salary life assurance – safeguarding against adverse scenarios.
- Up to 5 years’ income protection if illness or injury occur.
- Pension scheme (5% employee, 5% employer contribution).
- Healthcare Cashplan offering cash benefits for private/mental health support.
- Lifestyle/financial benefits of your choosing:
- UK-wide gym discounts (salary-sacrifice enabled).
- Cycle to Work, car leasing, and tech subscriptions options.
- Discounted insurance policies through Howden.
- Hundreds of retailer partner discounts (Pre-Holidays, Co-op, and more).
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You Define Your Career
Howden values diversity, welcoming people who share our core values—but not just one type. Success springs from ingenuity:
- We champion those brave enough to pioneer.
- Strong, inclusive camaraderie—supporting both small challenges and big wins.
- Commitment to making a difference:
Who we are, embodied by our people. They own their decisions and drive impact.
Accommodations
We take reasonable adjustments seriously:
- Potential solutions include adaptable software, IT setups, or flexible working options*.
- Unsure if adjustments fit? Apply anyway—we’ll discuss solutions if needed.
*Not all roles offer flexible hours or locations; Contact your Recruitment Partner if unsure.
About Howden
Founded in 1994 by three people (“and a dog”), we now shape $37bn annual premiums, fuelling our growth as a leading global insurance group.
- Our largest shareholder group: our employees—with aligned long-term equity partners.
- Owner mentality: Employee-owned decisions create sustained motivation.
Together, we build resilient paths for ourselves and the businesses we serve—no limits, only collective success.
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