Commercial Insurance Account Handler / Executive

Commercial Insurance Account Handler / Executive

• Location: Bournemouth

• Salary: Up to £50,000 (DOE)

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Work Style: Onsite

Are you a target-driven sales professional looking to fast-track your career with a high-reward basic salary? Whether you come from a commercial insurance background or have a proven track record in B2B sales, this is your opportunity to step into a stable, lucrative, and high-growth sector.

Cowell Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, well-established insurance broker in Bournemouth. Due to sustained business growth, they are seeking an ambitious Commercial Account Handler / Executive to join their thriving, professional team.

Whether you are an experienced Insurance Handler, a Personal Lines specialist looking to step up into commercial lines, or a high-caliber B2B sales executive looking to transition your consultative sales skills into insurance, this business actively invests in its talent—providing comprehensive training, fully funded CII professional qualifications, and a clear route for accelerated career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Relationship Management: Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long-term relationships with business clients, acting as their trusted point of contact.

• Business Development: Identify, prospect, and secure new commercial business opportunities through networking, warm leads, and market research to consistently hit revenue targets.

• Account Growth: Proactively manage an existing portfolio, identifying up-sell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize revenue and client retention.

• Consultative Selling: Conduct client meetings to deeply understand their business objectives, analyze risk, and deliver tailored, comprehensive risk solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• Background & Experience: * Option A: 2+ years of experience within Commercial Insurance or Personal Lines looking to make the step up.

  • Option B: A strong, proven background in B2B Sales / Account Management (e.g., SaaS, recruitment, telecoms, financial services, corporate services) with a passion for learning a new industry.

• Sales Track Record: A demonstrable history of meeting targets, strong prospecting ability, and outstanding client-facing skills.

• Communication: Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and consultative presentation skills.

• Education: Minimum Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English.

• Ambition: A self-starter mentality with the drive to stamp your mark on the local commercial market.

Why Join Us? (Benefits & Package)

Our client believes in rewarding hard work with an industry-leading package designed to protect your health, wealth, and future:

• Financial & Progression: Competitive basic salary up to £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience) + ongoing training and fully funded professional qualifications (Cert CII).

• Work-Life Balance: 22 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service.

• Health & Protection: Life Assurance (up to 4x salary), Income Protection (up to 5 years), and a comprehensive Healthcare Cash-Plan.

• Future Planning: Contributory pension scheme (5% employer / 5% employee contribution).

• Lifestyle Perks: Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Car Leasing, Tech purchase), discounted gym memberships, and hundreds of high-street retail discounts.

• Wellbeing: Enhanced maternity/paternity policies and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

To Apply

If you are ready to elevate your sales career with a supportive, expanding business, please submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruiter. Please note: Only applicants with the permanent right to work in the UK will be considered for this role. E&OE.