Senior Commercial Account Executive

Location: Wakefield (Onsite)

Salary: Competitive Base + Bonus structure + Mileage (Negotable DOE)

Sector: Mid-Market & Corporate Commercial Insurance

Cowell Recruitment is proud to partner with a dynamic, independent brokerage in Wakefield currently entering an exciting phase of growth. This isn't just another AE role; this is an opportunity to join an agile firm where you will have a seat at the table and a genuine impact on the future direction of the business.

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Account Executive who is as comfortable negotiating a complex Commercial policies.

Key Responsibilities 

• High-Level Prospecting: Proactively generate and secure new commercial business, with a focus on larger cases , SME, and mid-market clients.

• Full Sales Lifecycle: Take ownership of the process—from sector mapping and initial outreach to technical pitching and closing.

• Expert Broking: Leverage your multi-class expertise (including Liability, Property, Business Interruption, Fleet, and Contract Works) to design robust insurance programmes.

• Market Negotiation: Utilise your "standing" in the market to negotiate the best possible terms with a broad insurer panel.

• Technical Management: Maintain flawless records using Acturis and collaborate with internal handlers to ensure gold-standard service.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Ideally Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a commercial broking or AE role. 

• Proven experience handling larger commercial cases (£100k+), as well as SME and mid-market clients

• Strong working knowledge of Acturis

• Multi-class expertise, including liability, property, business interruption, fleet, and contract works

• Exceptional broking and negotiation skills

• Outstanding organisational abilities with a keen eye for detail

• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

• Ideally 5 years’ experience

• Cert CII is required; Dip CII is highly preferred.

What’s on Offer?

• Impact: The chance to join an independent brokerage where you aren't just a number, but a key driver of business growth.

• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and highly professional onsite team culture in Wakefield.

• Reward: A competitive base salary (DOE) plus a bonus structure designed to reward high achievers.

• Development: Full support for professional qualifications and a clear path to senior leadership.

Cowell Recruitment is an equal opportunities recruitment agency. Please note: Only applicants with right to work (RTW) will be considered for the role.  E&OE