Account Manager

Description:

We are looking for a keen individual to join a client of mine in the Insurance space as an Account Manager!

Who will you be working with?

The successful candidate will be working collaboratively with a highly driven and enthusiastic team, working across all General Insurance risks and hands-on with the team. This is a diverse role where no two days will be the same. You will be part of a fun and energetic team!

What will you be doing?

• Describing insurable risk to your clients, designing appropriate insurance solutions and negotiating and managing the best deal in the global insurance market for them.
• Managing relationships with our underwriting partners
• Managing your own budget, sales plan and debtors
• Providing mentoring and coaching to more junior employees
• Driving new business development

• Liaise with other departments of the business to ensure the implementation of agreed strategies or updates/processes
• Communicate professionally with and develop relationships with brokers including some market-facing activities alongside the distribution team

What do you need?

• Insurance broking/industry experience of at least 5 years
• A proven ability to understand and meet a client’s needs
• Strong technical skills in coverage and wording review
• Experience with the placement and servicing of complex clients
• Intermediate proficiency in all MS Office products and Outlook
• Sales orientated with the ability to build a long-term pipeline to support new business growth
• Excellent oral and written communication skills both on an individual and small group basis