Reference: 4842409Job ID: 5423227Posted: 2026-11-03Closing date: 2027-02-02Location: City of LondonSalary: Up to 75,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Insurance / BrokingCompany: HaysConsultant: Danni CregoHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyYour new job as a Senior Account Executive will be working for a specialist Independent Lloyd's Insurance Broker with offices based around the UK to include the City, Hertfordshire and the Southeast.
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
They provide unparalleled services to meet client demands and needs.
They have more than 100 staff across the offices and are looking to expand that number further.
Due to substantial growth within the Corporate team, a position for a Senior Account Executive has arisen. Your new roleYour new role will be working as Senior Account Executive, which means you will be responsible for looking after an existing book of business/portfolio of clients as well as growing that book by upselling, cross-selling and handling new business development.
Your new role will be to fully support the Corporate Division through the retention and development of the Corporate Retail book and convert prospects into clients.
Duties will also include assisting fellow Accounts Executives & Managers, developing relationships with key insurers and underwriters, and advising on existing products.
Further duties will also include attending client meetings and or developing innovative sales strategies.
Your role will also include the negotiation process with Underwriters and the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients. What you'll need to succeedYour previous experience working as an Account Executive handling Commercial or Corporate clients will contribute to your success in securing this role.
Sales and or business development would be beneficial but not essential if you have the ability to upsell and cross-sell.
You will have extensive technical knowledge of all classes of business, excellent spoken and written communication skills, excellent sales and negotiation skills, strong organisational skills, drive and motivation for meeting targets and the ability to gather and analyse information.
You will also possess the ability to manage contracts, work to multiple priorities across a range of tasks and have business planning, risk management and budget setting methods and requirements.
Ideally, you will be minimum Cert CII qualified. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE DEALING WITH CORPORATE OR COMMERCIAL CLIENTS AS AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AND CAN TRAVEL TO VISIT CLIENTS AS AND WHEN NECESSARY.
What you'll get in returnYou'll be offered a competitive salary of up to 75,000 + Bonus and Benefits depending on experience you'll receive support from both directors your colleagues and management.
Hybrid working 3 days in the office, You'll enjoy working as part of a growing Lloyds broker with a friendly team and the unique vision to develop long term client needs. xrnqpay
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- Danni Crego
Senior Account Executive in London employer: Hays
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