Overview
Role: Commercial Account Executive (New Business) – Lansdown Insurance Brokers, part of Benefact Group. Location: Cheltenham.
Working hours: 35
Duration: Permanent
Role and Company
Lansdown Insurance Brokers, proudly part of Benefact Group, is looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Cheltenham office. The role delivers exceptional client service as part of the Commercial New Business Team, supporting Lansdown’s “right first time” approach to customer service.
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK\'s top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where all profits go to charity and good causes.
What You'll Be Doing
* Develop, negotiate, and profitably sell property business within own authority and in line with Lansdown’s strategy.
* Plan, prioritise and manage own work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLAs to deliver exceptional customer service.
* Use the appropriate method of communication to support Lansdown’s right-first-time approach in order to maintain successful internal and external relationships.
* Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and escalate any risks to the business.
* Adhere to all Company, regulatory and compliance guideline requirements.
What You'll Need To Have
* Good understanding of general insurance, preferably property.
* Ability to develop relationships with clients, agents, insurers, etc.
* Proven sales ability, Market, Industry and Company knowledge.
* Work well within a team especially under pressure.
* Confident verbal and written communication skills.
What Makes You Stand Out
* Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance.
* Chartered Insurance Institute Diploma in Insurance (or willing to work towards).
What We Offer
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Your birthday off
* Group Personal Pension
* Bonus scheme
* A holiday buy scheme
* An office-based role in Cheltenham
* Hybrid working available after an initial period
* Health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance
* Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
* Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications
* Paid time off for volunteering
About Us
Lansdown Insurance Brokers is an established property insurance broker with over 60 years’ experience offering specialist products and advice for landlord, business and personal lines insurance. In 2014 we were purchased by SEIB Insurance Brokers and are now proudly part of the Benefact Group. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group owned by a charity. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from everyone.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Insurance
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