Account Executive

Account Executive - Banking & Affinities
Up to £35,000 per annum + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits
Plymouth - Field based

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Account Executive to join our Insurance Brokers business.

About The Role

As our Account Executive you will be travelling throughout the region to visit numerous affinity partners, both renewal and prospective banking clients. You will be an advocate for the Jelf brand. You will be responsible for managing and retaining your renewal clients and bringing in new business partners.

Your main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a number of renewal clients in line with agreed targets
• Manage the affinity partnership relationships
• Establish effective relationships with clients and colleagues to ensure excellent service is provided
• Prospecting new business
• Contacting potential new clients to bring in sales and promote business
• Developing and promoting the Jelf proposition to maximise opportunities
• Growing the income of your portfolio of clients in line with agreed targets and initiatives

About You

This role requires somebody with strong sales experience who is self-driven and motivated. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and maintain a professional attitude at all times.

The ideal candidate will deliver high quality service and advice to secure new clients and generate profitable income.

This is an exciting phase for someone to join our business, so if you meet the criteria below then we would be very interested in hearing from you.

The ideal candidate will show the following skills throughout the recruitment process:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, including objection handling and complaint resolution
• Proven sales record to targets
• Understanding of the company, products and current market
• Cert CII qualified
• Knowledge of compliance and operational risks
• Passion for maintaining and promoting the company brand
• Experience in providing accurate reports
• Full UK Driving licence required

The Package

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum + commission + car allowance (based on experience) plus benefits including Pension, Death in Service and 23 days holiday + bank holidays.

About Us

Jelf is one of the UK's leading insurance brokers, employee benefits, healthcare and financial planning consultancies. Founded over 25 years ago, it is a multi-award winning business employing over 1,100 members of staff and operating out of 33 offices across the UK.

As the third largest independent broker in the UK, Jelf works hand in hand with individuals, small businesses and multinationals in over 100 countries to provide a personal service based on its core value of placing the client at its heart.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and ambition to succeed in this challenging role please apply for the position using the apply button on this page.

If you have any questions about this role then please get in touch with us either by calling 0844 264 1456 or emailing careers@ jelfgroup.com