Commercial Account Executive

Greys Specialist Recruitment are working with a leading UK insurance brokerage to recruit a Commercial Account Executive for their Manchester-based commercial team.

This is a new business-focused role suited to an ambitious insurance professional who wants the backing of a respected brokerage, strong regional presence and the autonomy to build a high-performing commercial portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business, developing introducer and referral relationships, attending client meetings and delivering tailored commercial insurance solutions to businesses across the North West.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with experience in commercial insurance sales, broking, lead generation or business development who is confident building relationships, opening doors and converting opportunities into long-term clients.

The Role

As Commercial Account Executive, you will take ownership of new business growth across a defined market. You will manage both self-generated opportunities and company-supported leads, with a focus on building strong relationships with business owners, decision-makers, introducers and affinity partners.

You will work closely with internal broking, claims and servicing teams to ensure clients receive a high-quality, compliant and commercially sound service.

The role offers genuine autonomy, strong earning potential and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a reputable insurance brokerage.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop new business opportunities across the commercial insurance market.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, introducers and referral partners.
• Attend client meetings, networking events and business development activity across the region.
• Understand client operations, risk exposures and commercial insurance requirements.
• Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to prospective clients.
• Convert opportunities into new business and long-term client relationships.
• Work closely with internal broking and servicing teams to deliver a professional client experience.
• Support renewals, reviews and account development where required.
• Identify opportunities for cross-sell, upsell and additional services.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, client notes and pipeline information.
• Ensure all activity is compliant with FCA regulations, GDPR and internal processes.
• Continue developing technical insurance knowledge and professional qualifications.

The Person

We are looking for a commercially minded insurance professional who is confident developing new business and building relationships with clients and introducers.

You may already be operating as a Commercial Account Executive, Development Executive, Commercial Broker, Account Handler with sales exposure, or Business Development Executive within insurance.

The right candidate will be proactive, credible and resilient, with the ability to manage their own activity while working closely with colleagues to deliver the right outcomes for clients.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in insurance sales, commercial insurance, broking, business development or lead generation.
• Proven ability to generate new business and build client relationships.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Commercially focused, target-driven and comfortable working to revenue goals.
• Broad understanding of general commercial insurance products.
• Confident dealing with business owners, senior decision-makers and referral partners.
• Able to work independently while collaborating with internal teams.
• Cert CII qualified or willing to work towards qualification.
• Comfortable operating within an FCA-regulated environment.

Desirable

• Experience working with introducers, affinity partners or professional referral networks.
• Existing knowledge of commercial insurance, risk management and client servicing.
• Experience in a regional brokerage, national broker or specialist commercial insurance environment.
• Strong local business network across Manchester or the wider North West.

Package

• Basic salary: £35,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
• OTE: £100,000+ with uncapped earning potential
• Autonomy to build and manage your own client portfolio
• Company-supported leads and internal broking support
• Professional development and CPD support
• Opportunity to progress within a respected and growing brokerage
• Supportive, high-performing commercial team

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Commercial Account Executive to join a well-established insurance brokerage with a strong Manchester and North West presence.

The role offers the chance to take ownership of new business growth, build a valuable client portfolio and develop long-term relationships across the regional commercial insurance market.

If you are ambitious, client-focused and motivated by the opportunity to grow your earnings and career within commercial insurance, this role offers a strong platform to do exactly that.

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Pay: £35,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester (Greater Manchester)