Development Executive

Build and develop your own commercial insurance portfolio across Kent, with the opportunity to retain and manage the clients you win. This Development Executive role offers up to £75,000 basic salary, a rewarding commission structure and the freedom to build a long-term book of business with minimal office attendance. You'll be joining an established insurance broker with the insurer relationships and technical resources to support your growth.

Based around Maidstone, you'll have access to some existing banking connections, although there is a greater emphasis on developing your own network, winning clients and building lasting commercial relationships. The opportunity This is a particularly attractive position for a Commercial Insurance Development Executive or Account Executive who wants to build something substantial over the longer term. Rather than operating in a purely new business-focused position, you'll have the opportunity to develop and retain your own portfolio as it grows.

Build your own book:
Develop a commercial insurance portfolio across Kent, taking responsibility for the clients you win and the relationships you establish. Retain client relationships:
Continue managing and developing your accounts, rather than being expected to hand clients over immediately after winning their business. Banking introductions:
Benefit from some established banking relationships, alongside opportunities generated through your own professional network. Broad commercial opportunities:
Work with businesses generating between £5 million and £500 million in annual turnover, across a variety of sectors. Sensible growth expectations: A good first year would involve generating £60,000-£100,000 in new business income, building towards £100,000-£150,000 in year two. Long-term earning potential:
Develop towards £150,000 or more in annual new business income from year three onwards, with commission rewarding your success. You'll have considerable freedom to manage your working week, with minimal office attendance and the flexibility to spend time meeting clients and building relationships across Kent. Who would suit it? This opportunity would suit an experienced Commercial Insurance Development Executive or Account Executive who wants greater ownership of their clients and the opportunity to build a valuable portfolio.

Ideally, you'll bring:
Experience in commercial insurance broking, with the ability to generate new business and develop client relationships. A strong understanding of commercial insurance products and the confidence to work with a varied business client base. Existing relationships within the Kent business community, or the ability to establish a strong local network. The commercial judgement to balance new business development with looking after and growing existing accounts.

A self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage your own pipeline and build sustainable long-term relationships. You don't need to bring an existing book of business. The priority is finding someone with the drive and ability to develop one, supported by the resources of an established broker. The package Basic salary:
Up to £75,000, depending on experience. Commission: 30% once the agreed cost-recovery threshold has been met. Benefits:
Band B company benefits package. Flexible working:
Minimal office attendance, with the freedom to manage your diary around clients and business development.

Location:

Maidstone, Covering Kent. Interested? This could be an excellent move for a Commercial Insurance Development Executive who wants more control over their portfolio, the ability to retain the clients they win and a long-term opportunity to build a substantial book of business. Get in touch for a confidential discussion about the role by applying through the Job Ad or on our Website