Commercial Development Executive

Job Overview

Howden is actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join the commercial team in Whitchurch, Cardiff. The role involves developing relationships with existing clients and growing commercial accounts for businesses ranging from sole traders to MD/CEO level.

• Develop and nurture relationships with existing clients.
• Grow commercial accounts across various business sizes.
• Work closely with the Development Director to meet growth objectives.
• Identify and explore new business opportunities to deliver optimal outcomes for clients.

• Experience winning new business and building long‑lasting B2B client relationships.
• Passion for business development through marketing, community engagement, networking, and client meetings.
• Tenacious, curious, and able to identify new opportunities.
• Strong consultative skills with the ability to actively listen and understand client requirements.
• Willingness to learn; adaptable to varying daily tasks.

• 25 days holiday, increasing through service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a Healthcare Cashplan with 17 different benefits.
• Excellent training and development schemes with accelerated career progression.
• Fully funded CII professional qualification.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity policies.
• Cycle to work loan scheme.
• Discount on gym membership across the UK.
• Discounted personal health policies and a range of insurance products.
• Hundreds of high‑street retailer discounts through reward and recognition platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Reasonable adjustments including flexible hours or hybrid working may be accommodated where possible.