At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and manage client relationships while driving new business opportunities in commercial insurance.
- Company: Join a respected insurance broker expanding into Sheffield with a strong national presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, comprehensive benefits, and significant career development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for leadership roles as the office expands and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting new venture and shape the future of a growing regional office.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial insurance and strong relationship management skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client is a highly respected, growing insurance broker with a strong reputation across the UK commercial insurance market. As part of its continued expansion plans, the business is establishing a new presence in Sheffield and is seeking an ambitious Account Executive to play a key role in its growth journey. This is a rare opportunity to join at the beginning of an exciting new venture, helping to build a successful regional office while benefiting from the support, infrastructure and resources of an established national business.
The position would suit either an experienced Account Executive looking for a pathway into leadership or an ambitious insurance professional seeking to accelerate their career within a growing and entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients.
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals and market engagement.
- Manage the full client lifecycle from prospecting through to renewal and retention.
- Identify client risks and provide tailored insurance and risk management solutions.
- Retain and grow an existing portfolio while building new revenue streams.
- Collaborate with internal broking, claims and specialist teams to deliver excellent service.
- Represent the business within the local commercial and professional community.
- Support the strategic growth of the Sheffield office and wider regional presence.
- Contribute to future team development and mentoring opportunities as the business expands.
About You
We are keen to speak with individuals who possess strong commercial insurance experience and a proven ability to build trusted client relationships:
- An established Account Executive seeking a clear route into leadership.
- A successful business developer looking for greater autonomy and influence.
- An ambitious insurance professional ready to take the next step in your career.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within commercial insurance broking.
- Strong business development and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrable success in winning and retaining commercial clients.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Good technical knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets.
- Self-motivated, driven and commercially minded.
- Professional qualifications (Cert CII or above) would be advantageous but are not essential.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to help establish and grow a new regional office.
- Significant career development and progression opportunities.
- Potential pathway into leadership as the office expands.
- Support from an established and well-resourced insurance business.
- Competitive salary, bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package.
- The chance to make a genuine impact and help shape the future success of the business in the region.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission
At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Account Executive in Sheffield employer: IDEX Consulting
Join a highly respected insurance broker as an Account Executive in Sheffield, where you will play a pivotal role in establishing a new regional office. This is an exceptional opportunity to benefit from the support of an established national business while enjoying significant career development and progression opportunities in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the company fosters a culture where your contributions can truly make an impact on the future success of the business.
