Commercial Account Handler

Full job description

Job Title:

Commercial Insurance Account Handler

Location:

Bournemouth Salary:
Up to £50,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Work Style:
Onsite Are you a driven sales professional with a background in insurance looking to fast-track your career? Cowell Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, well-established insurance broker in Bournemouth . Due to sustained business growth, they are seeking an ambitious Commercial Account Executive to join their thriving, professional team. Whether you are an experienced Commercial Handler or a Personal Lines specialist looking to make the step up into commercial lines, this business actively invests in its staff, providing comprehensive training, fully funded CII qualifications, and a clear route to accelerated career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship Management:
Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with B2B clients, acting as their trusted point of contact. Business Development:
Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities through networking, warm leads, and market research to consistently hit revenue targets. Account Growth:
Proactively manage an existing portfolio, identifying up-sell and cross-sell opportunities to maximise revenue and maximise client retention. Consultative Selling:
Conduct client meetings to deeply understand their business objectives and deliver tailored, comprehensive risk solutions.

What We Are Looking For :

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience within Personal Lines or Commercial Insurance is highly desirable. We will also consider high-caliber B2B sales professionals looking to transition into insurance.

Skills:

A proven track record in a target-driven sales environment with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Education:

Minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English. Ambition : A self-starter mentality with the drive to stamp your mark on the local market. Why Join Us? (The Benefits):
Our client believes in rewarding hard work with an industry-leading package designed to protect your health, wealth, and future:
Financial & Progression:
Competitive basic salary up to £45k (negotiable DOE)  ongoing training and fully funded professional qualifications (Cert CII). Work-Life Balance: 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service. Health & Protection:
Life Assurance (up to 4x salary), Income Protection (up to 5 years), and a comprehensive Healthcare Cash-plan. Future Planning:
Contributory pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee contribution). Lifestyle Perks:
Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car Leasing, Tech purchase), discounted gym memberships, and hundreds of high-street retail discounts. Well being:
Enhanced maternity/paternity policies and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

To Apply:

If you are ready to elevate your career with a supportive, expanding business, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration. Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter.

Please note:

Only applicants with the permanent right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. E&OE.