Commercial Account Executive

3 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Howden Group Holdings Full time

About Us

At Howden, we're a collective of talented individuals united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset. Our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team, with 15,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our Culture

We're an employee-owned company driven by entrepreneurial spirit. We focus on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, while building successful and fulfilling careers.

Why Work at Howden?

We offer a unique culture that sets us apart from others. Our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years, and it's our culture that keeps them here. Whether you prioritize work-life balance, career progression, sustainability, or volunteering, you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Our Approach

We take a no-limits approach to rising to any challenge. We get the right people in a room and find the right answer. Our collective power is helping us change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses, and communities.

About the Role

We're actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Howden Consumer & Local Commercial team. Our local Commercial team has grown rapidly over the last 14 years, and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role, you'll be responsible for building rapport with new and existing clients, ranging from sole traders to MD/CEOs of large organizations, and working closely with the Branch Manager to achieve objectives.

About You

  • You'll have experience winning new business and building long-lasting relationships with B2B clients.
  • You'll have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, client meetings, and more.
  • You'll be tenacious and have a business curiosity, allowing you to identify and explore new business opportunities.
  • You'll be willing to learn and progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive.
  • You'll be consultative, able to question effectively, and an active listener, taking the time to fully understand client requirements and advise on products and solutions.

Rewards

We believe great work and dedication should be rewarded. That's why we offer:

  • 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service.
  • A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind:
    • Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen.
    • Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury.
    • Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025.
    • Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health-related benefits.
  • Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from:
    • Discounts on gym membership across the UK.
    • Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase.
    • Access to discounted personal health policies – Critical illness, private medical, dental plans.
    • A range of insurance products available commission-free, including home, motor, travel, and specialist vehicles.
    • Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts.

Who We're Looking For

We value diversity and are looking for individuals who share our values:

  • We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
  • We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond.

What We Offer in Return

A career that you define. Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most: personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society's greatest challenges.

Diversity and Inclusion

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

Our Sustainability Promise

We're on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can.

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