Account Executive

Who are we?

Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

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.

What you'll do

• 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.

Who we're looking for

• 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

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Our business succeeds by allowing our people to make a mark in the areas they care about most:

personal development, volunteering, and fundraising for charity, or creating new insurance products that address society's greatest challenges.

And we know that separate home and work lives don't really exist. If you're happy and healthy at

home, you're more likely to be happy and fulfilled at work - and vice versa. That's why we do our best to support our people in every aspect of their lives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden 'personality type'. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new:

We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond

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 age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your

Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Our sustainability promise

We're on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.