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Who Are We: Howden
We’re a global insurance group built on employee ownership and a culture that drives innovation.
Together, we’ve redefined insurance, unifying around our shared values: a no-limits mindset, passion, and a collaborative spirit spanning 24,000 employees across 56 countries.
People join us for many reasons, but they stay for our culture—what sets us apart and why heads are turned away from recruiters.
Whatever matters to you—work/life balance, career growth, sustainability or volunteering—you’ll find like-minded advocates driving change here.
Our speciality? Collaborating to tackle anything. Whether navigating concerns, risks, or challenges, we assemble the right people to deliver the right solutions.
Beyond business, we harness our purpose:
- tackling pro bono work
- insuring COVID-19 vaccine trials
- reducing carbon market risks
We’re using insurance for public good, fostering resilience for individuals, businesses, and communities across the world.
roles: Commercial Account Executive
Join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. We’re a growing, agile unit—over 200 UK-based colleagues thriving on innovation and client partnership.
The Role
Responsible for:
- Building rapid rapport with existing and new clients, spanning sole traders to CEO-level organisations.
- Collaborating closely with your Branch Manager to drive results and meet objectives.
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who you are: Key Requirements
We look for:
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Proven commercial success: Demonstrated ability to win new business and nurture long-term B2B client relationships.
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Passion for client engagement: A drive to grow the market presence through:
- Marketing
- Community engagement
- Networking
- Meetings
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Tactical courage & curiosity: Tenacity to explore opportunities, and business insight to unlock maximum value for clients.
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Adaptability: Eager to learn—expect variety every day and to progress your career via further professional qualifications.
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Consultative sales mindset: Ability to:
- Listen actively and ask strategic questions
- Understand exact client needs
- Guide path-to-yes solutions (even if initially seemingly inaccessible)
What We Offer
Career Value
- Shape your career at Howden. Diversity is our strength—we don’t look for “generic”, just those who share our values: ➔ We boldly embrace risk to create innovative success ➔ Support one another with care in everyday moments and critical challenges ➔ Commit to positive impact at and beyond work
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- Reasonable adjustments: Flexible hours and hybrid work (if business permits—clarify with your Recruitment Partner).
All roles considered:
- Warehouse forklift exemptions
- Breaks in line with the Warehouse Operatives Arrangements
Rewards & Benefits
Compensation and options (contacts removed):
Holidays & Well-being
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22 days holiday (increasing with service)
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Core benefits emphasis on health and financial security:
- Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
- Income protection (up to 5 years in critical illness/injury scenarios)
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Retirement ageing in (contributory scheme moving to equal 4%, rising to 5% employers/employees from 2025)
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Healthcare cash plan access
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Discounted lifestyle & financial rewards:
- UK-wide gym discounts
- Salary-sacrifice schemes:
- Travel insurance
- Cycle-to-work & car leasing
- Tech Device allowance
- Commission-free insurance products (motor, home, travel, specialist vehicles)
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Healthcare choices:
- Critical illness
- Private health & dental plans
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High-street discounts
For remaining specific compensation terms, view our [Howden Joining Offer Terms](your URL link).
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