Head of Commercial Sales / Partner in Ilminster

Overview

• Join the management team of a high-performing business in South Somerset with a proven track record of growth and success.
• Heading up Commercial Insurance Sales, you\’ll drive new business growth in SME/Mid-Corporate markets.
• Advise Directors and Business Owners on commercial insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual.
• Support Yeovil\’s farming & rural community as a local representative of the NFU.
• Uncapped income with on-target earnings to £80k in your first year.

At NFU Mutual, our reputation is built on supporting the UK\’s farming industry and rural supply chain. From this platform, we\’re able to diversify our expertise to cater for a wider business landscape, providing tailored solutions to a range of commercial enterprises from local SMEs through to larger, complex £multi-million corporations. Here in the newly expanded NFU Mutual Ilminster agency, we\’re looking for an ambitious professional in South Somerset with a proven commercial sales background to join the existing leadership team as the lead Partner for the agency\’s Commercial Insurance business. You\’ll join a successful agency with a loyal client base and a supportive team around you. This is the perfect career step into your first leadership appointment. With the support of highly experienced Partners and agency staff, you\’ll help steer a £multi-million Financial Services business to new heights, continuing the agency\’s successful growth trajectory.

Responsibilities

• Building and nurturing existing Commercial client relationships with key decision makers, ensuring high renewal rates are maintained with unrivalled customer care.
• Delivering new business growth across an expanding range of Commercial Lines products, targeting SMEs and Mid-Corporates in key commercial sectors.
• Supporting with the overall agency management, from business planning to driving commercial performance.
• Playing a supportive role in the local farming community as a representative of the NFU, including hands‑on support for NFU farming members, organising events, and local county shows.
• Representing the NFU Group as Secretary responsible for the Yeovil patch: championing the interests of local farmers, arranging meetings and events, recruiting and retaining members, and keeping them up‑to‑date on agricultural policy.

Qualifications

• A B2B (SME/Mid‑Corp/Commercial) sales professional with consultative sales, business development and key account management experience, preferably in a regulated sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with credibility to operate in the boardroom, advising Business Owners, Directors and senior decision makers across a diverse range of sectors.
• Leadership potential and attitude: ambition, accountability, good work ethic, and a growth mindset to develop into a high‑performing strategic business leader.
• Personal interest or connection with the farming community or rural life, as you\’ll have hands‑on duties for the NFU as Group Secretary responsible for the Yeovil patch.

Rewards and Support

• Uncapped income with on-target earnings to £80k in your first year.
• A ready‑made, loyal client base with consistently high renewal rates averaging 95%.
• Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way: whilst it\’s your business to run, you\’ll have access to a host of NFU Mutual training and support services including sales, marketing, financial planning, and more.
• This is a unique career opportunity, combining the independence of self‑employment with the stability of an established business model, and supported by the strength and reputation of NFU Mutual, one of the UK\’s most trusted insurance providers.