New Business Sales Executive - Corporate & Commercial

New Business Sales Executive - Corporate & Commercial

Location
:
Chester, United Kingdom

Seniority Level
:
Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type
:
Full‑time

Job Function
:
General Business

Industry
:
Insurance

Howden is a collective group of talented people worldwide united by a shared passion for insurance. We support clients across the commercial risk landscape, crafting bespoke solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Howden - Corporate & Commercial is looking for a New Business Sales Executive to join the team in Chester. The role will partner with telesales, sales and account handlers to secure new corporate client accounts, manage pipelines, engage markets, attend client meetings, prepare notes and files, produce compliant documents, process systems, and discuss market strategies with other teams.

This is a full‑time, permanent position based in our Chester office, ideally onsite two days per week.

• Win new clients
• Retain existing clients
• Attend regular new business proposal meetings
• Record meeting notes and files
• Prepare market presentations
• Create reports and documents
• Identify cross‑sale opportunities

• Working knowledge of the main classes of General Insurance and the CII's Code of Ethics and GDPR
• Understanding of Howden product range, policy wordings and service standards
• Commitment to ongoing personal development via e‑learning, in‑house courses and professional qualifications to accrue required CPD points

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Commercial insurance
• Minimum 2 years sales experience
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of Acturis system essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

• A levels (desirable)
• Cert CII and above (desirable)

• Our success is built on daring new ideas and collaboration
• We support each other in everyday moments and larger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference both at work and beyond

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure the role aligns with individual needs. Adjustments include software, IT, office set‑ups, flexible hours*, and hybrid working
* where possible.

* Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner to learn more.

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