From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.
People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
With a no limits approach, we can rise to any challenge. Our collective power is helping us to change the insurance narrative – doing right by our clients while using insurance as a tool to build resilience for individuals, businesses and communities. From pro bono work to insuring COVID-19 vaccine development to de-risking the carbon market, we’re using our skills, knowledge, and networks to make a difference and speed positive change in the world around us.
We are actively looking for a Senior Commercial Account Executive to join our Watkin Davies team in Whitchurch, Cardiff. Our local Commercial team have grown rapidly over the last 12 years, and we are looking to support further growth by recruiting an additional Development Executive. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with existing clients and growing the commercial account for businesses ranging from sole traders to MD/CEOs of organizations, working closely with the Development Director to achieve these objectives.
About you:
* You will have experience winning new business and building long-lasting relationships with B2B clients.
* You must have a passion for developing business through marketing, community engagement, networking, and client meetings.
* You will be tenacious and have a business curiosity to identify and explore new business opportunities.
* You are willing to learn, as every day will be different. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as a Commercial Account Executive and further your professional qualifications.
* You are consultative, possess the ability to question effectively, and will be an active listener to fully understand client requirements.
Rewards:
We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer:
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing through length of service.
* A set of core benefits:
o Life Assurance up to 4x salary.
o Income protection for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury.
o Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025.
o Access to a Healthcare Cashplan.
* Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits:
o Discounts on gym membership across the UK.
o Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase.
o Access to discounted personal health policies.
o A range of insurance products available commission-free.
o Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts.
o Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Our Culture: People First
We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Now, we’re local all over the world with 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories. Our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:
• An employee-ownership model
• Aligned external investors
• The trust and integrity born of friendship
• Expertise
• Independence
Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect.
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