Howden Group Holdings has recognised that attracting and retaining the right talent is of paramount importance to the continued success of the Group. We therefore need to attract individuals of the highest calibre through a recruitment process that is free from bias and discrimination, yet aligned to our commercial ambitions. Internal mobility plays an important role for the Group in retaining expertise, experience and talent by enabling employees to pursue their individual career goals and achieve their ambitions. We recognise that all people have a fundamental need and desire for on-going development and growth, and we also recognise that the best candidate for a role may already work inside the organisation so we encourage you to look internally for the next step in your career. The Role We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and results-driven Accounts Executive to join our team and specialise in Professional Indemnity Insurance across all lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of the insurance industry, particularly in professional indemnity products. This role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with clients, and achieving sales targets. Working closely with the Divisional Director, you will play an integral role to your clients, leading enquiries and supporting the key objectives of the team. This role will be based in our Bristol office with a requirement to travel for business. Key Responsibilities Identify potential clients through various channels, including networking, referrals and collaboration with our outbound sales operation Research and target potential business opportunities in emerging professional sectors Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients. Provide exceptional customer service and support to clients, addressing any concerns or questions promptly Management of the end-to-end client lifecycle Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to potential clients across professional classes including Accountants, Lawyers and Construction Professionals. Develop customised insurance proposals that meet the specific needs of clients. Stay informed about market trends, competitor products, and industry developments. Analyse market data to identify new sales opportunities and strategies. Negotiate terms and conditions of insurance contracts with clients. Close sales and achieve individual and team sales targets. Work closely with the underwriting team to ensure proposals are accurate and competitive. Collaborate with marketing and product development teams to align sales strategies with business goals. Build and maintain positive relationships with internal team members and external contacts to ensure service is market leading. Collaborate with members of the team to agree key priorities, plan workload and ensure personal and team objectives are achieved. Skills & Attributes Client Account Executive experience relevant to Financial Lines or D&O Insurance CII qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards Full Drivers License Client led approach Able to work independently and use initiative Able to work flexibly to achieve targets with good organisation skills Our Culture: People First We’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But 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. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone. Diversity & Inclusion At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.