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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Howden Rural team in the North of England, focusing on insurances for Farms and Estates.

As an Account Executive you'll be integral to the growth of the business by delivering quality advice, recommendations and solutions and building strong lasting relationships both externally and internally. You'll be responsible for developing a book of business in the region, by managing existing clients and attracting new. Excellent customer service skills are key throughout, from initial prospecting and binding cover, through to claims support and future renewals.

You will have a flexible hybrid working model with a mixture of both office and home working.

Overview:

To develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and attract new clients from the marketplace.
To support the Division in the achievement of sales targets.
To actively cross-sell products from other Divisions.
Establish and manage client renewal strategy in accordance with the Division's procedures/aims to maximise renewal success.
Responsibility to ensure that clients are correctly and adequately insured for all of their insurance exposures and that correct advice is given.
To liaise with Client Managers and Claims Handlers to complete all supporting documentation to maintain and achieve client service standards.
To maintain professional competence by complying at all times with the Training and Competence procedures of the firm.Knowledge / Experience:

Insurance or financial services experience is desirable, but not essential. A background in agricultural / rural business is most important.
A proven track record of sales.
Good understanding of Corporate Governance, financial awareness and how a business works.Skills:

Excellent oral, written and in person communication skills.
Networking and rapport building.
Analytical skills, being able to gather, analyse and present information.
Being able to work as part of a team and individually, time management being key.
Initiative, being resourceful and competitive in your approach.Qualifications:

Further or higher education qualifications required.
CII qualifications desirable, or willingness to work towards.What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden 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

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