New Business Account Manager – Insurance

New Business Account Manager – Insurance Role Overview We are seeking an ambitious and proactive New Business Account Executive to join this friendly Insurance Brokers, a growing commercial insurance brokerage. This is a newly created position offering significant scope for career development into sales management and leadership. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated "hunter-gatherer" capable of generating new business independently. You will build your own book of accounts from scratch, develop client relationships, and establish yourself as a trusted advisor in the commercial insurance market. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales ● Generate new business opportunities independently through relationship-building, networking, and proactive market engagement ● Build and grow your own client portfolio, targeting commercial business owners, property investors, and corporate entities ● Develop your expertise in property-related commercial insurance, including residential property owners, commercial blocks, and individual portfolios ● Demonstrate ability to specialise in niche markets (e.g. fleet, engineering, construction, trades, contractors, manufacturing) where applicable Account Management & Service ● Manage the complete sales cycle from initial client contact through to placement and ongoing relationship management ● Provide professional insurance advice and risk assessment to clients ● Prepare quotations, policies, and supporting documentation to broker standard Growth & Development ● Develop an initial book of approximately £100,000 in new business income within the first year ● Demonstrate substantial growth in Year 2 and beyond ● Progress toward a sales management or sales director role, building and leading a team ● Work toward generating approximately £300,000 of annual income or book value as a long-term objective Person Specification Essential Requirements ● Proven track record of building a client book from scratch in commercial insurance (minimum 5 years experience) ● Strong background in property-related commercial insurance (residential property owners, commercial blocks, portfolios) ● Experience in related commercial sectors such as construction, trades, contractors, or manufacturing ● Proactive, self-motivated, and commercially minded approach to sales ● Strong communication and relationship-building skills ● Own transport or practical commuting arrangement to Little Burstead Desirable Requirements ● Demonstrated leadership potential with aspiration to build and manage a team ● Experience in a specialist insurance niche with a clear plan for market development ● Established network within the commercial insurance market Employment Details Hours: 5 days per week, office-based Salary: £50,000 – £100,000 per annum Commission: Minimum 10–15% on new business