Account Executive

At The Wise Seeker we are looking for an Account Executive to work with one of our clients in the UK.

The purpose of the Account Executive role is to provide quotations for New Business and Renewals to assist the Branch and be a referral point for the Assistants.

The Account Executive role requires dealing with clients over the phone and via e-mail to ensure retention and sales targets are maximised, through the provision of efficient communication & negotiation skills. 

As an Account Executive, you will need to have good judgement, be analytical, have great attention to detail, be flexible, self motivated, driven & deliver excellent customer service whilst always adhering to their individual underwriting authority limits and in accordance with the procedure manual.

Key Responsibilities of the Account Executive

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Continuously identify areas for improvement and provide potential solutions to the company and reduce costs.
• Deliver excellent customer service whilst meeting customer requirements efficiently & effectively for New Business.
• Understand the processes and procedures required to provide quotations & put forward suitable products to meet the client? EUR(TM)s demands and needs.
• Ensure that all product information provided is clear, fair, and not misleading, allowing the customer to make an informed decision.
• Calculate New Business premiums in accordance with the specific carrier? EUR(TM)s risk appetite and guidelines or liaise with insurers for all non-delegated authority business.
• Ensure that telephone calls are answered & dealt with promptly & efficiently.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all customer interactions.
• Identify complaints and refer to the necessary complaint handler.
• Dealing with queries by email, telephone and in person ensuring that all SLAs are adhered to.
• Required to be a referral point within the Branch.
• Ensure that you remain compliant in everything that you do; including but not limited to treating customers fairly, contract certainty & vulnerable customers.

Skills and Competencies of the Account Executive

• Competent in windows-based programmes; word, excel, outlook and internet.
• Excellent communication skills: written and oral.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Strong team ethic.
• Manage time effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good personal organisation skills.
• Good timekeeping and presentation of self and work.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Articulate & Numerate.
• Works with a high degree of accuracy in all tasks.
• Honesty, integrity, reputation, competence/capability & financial soundness as required under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Guernsey Financial Services Commission
• Must have 2 years minimum experience working within a broking or underwriting environment.
• Competent in windows-based programmes; word excel outlook and internet.

Benefits of the Account Executive

• Permanent contract