Account Director (Global Broker)

Aston Charles; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: General Insurance

Specialism: Account Executive, Broker

Location: Yorkshire & Humberside

Town/City: Leeds

Salary range: Other

Salary Description: Attractive salary, plus lucrative bonus and benefits

Posted: 11-Feb-25

Start Date: ASAP

Recruiter: Aston Charles

Job Ref: JH-3148

Job Views: 8

If you are an experienced Commercial/ Corporate Account Executive who would like to deal with a small number of high-profile, major corporate accounts, then look no further than this rare Account Director opportunity in Yorkshire.

This new role has arisen with what is arguably the most prestigious insurance broker in the world and will give you exposure to some of the most coveted accounts in the North. You’ll enjoy working for a company that boasts the largest office in Leeds in terms of revenue, together with a highly experienced team of corporate broking professionals.

Upon joining, you’ll inherit a small number of clients generating total fee income of up to £1 million. The make-up of your portfolio can be tweaked in accordance with your strengths and experience and can include high-profile, ‘trophy’ clients generating individual fee income ranging anywhere between £100K - £300K. A fascinating array of accounts are available, including but not limited to well-known football clubs, global financial institutions, construction giants, and household name food producers. Refreshingly, the majority of clients are based within 10 miles of Leeds.

“We are performing extremely well, we’re enjoying some of the best results in almost a decade, and our office is a real breath of fresh air”, says the Branch Director. “We are investing enormously in talent, and we offer an incredible environment where people can flourish.” In fact, this organisation has long been renowned for being one of the most caring and supportive companies in the insurance industry, offering training and development opportunities that are second to none. The Branch Director cites, “If someone wants to do something internally here, we’ll support it, and my own progression within the company is evidence of the enormous potential here.”

Given its comprehensive training and development programme, our client is flexible when it comes to experience and will consider experienced Insurance Account Executives from either a corporate or ‘large’ commercial background. It is, however, important that you have at least dealt with some ‘larger’ commercial cases, for whom you have strategically led their insurance programmes. To back this up, you’ll have first-class relationship management and client-facing skills, together with a consultative approach to account servicing. Just as importantly, you’ll be a team player who is motivated to provide your clients with the best possible service by pulling together all of the resources and services available from this world-leading organisation.

Our client offers hybrid working and will allow you to either report into the Leeds or Sheffield branch.

You will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary together with a bonus that could realistically add an additional £15K – £20K on top of your salary. There is also a market-leading flexible benefits package on offer, together with a myriad of career-development opportunities that are simply not available within most insurance brokerages.