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SME Insurance Account Executive

Job details
Posting date: 06 May 2026
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 June 2026
Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, LS9 6TF
Company: IPS Group Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 59862477

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Summary

SME Insurance Account Executive

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 basic (DOE) with a 15% Commission

Our well established broker who is part of a wider group are looking to appoint a desk-based SME Insurance Account Executive to join its growing broking arm. This role will focus on advising and placing commercial insurance risks for a broad SME client base, working within a professional, compliant, and sales-driven environment.

You’ll be dealing with a varied book of SME clients including tradesmen, hotels, retail and hospitality businesses, providing tailored insurance solutions and building long-term client relationships.
If you enjoy selling, developing business, and delivering high-quality advice within a regulated environment, this is a strong opportunity to grow your career with a respected brokerage.

The role will involve managing and developing a portfolio of SME commercial clients, providing advice across core commercial insurance products and proactively prospecting, quoting and converting new business opportunities. You will identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within the existing client base, negotiate terms with insurers to achieve competitive outcomes, and ensure all activity is carried out in line with FCA and compliance standards, while consistently delivering a professional, consultative sales experience.

- Minimum 2 years’ commercial insurance experience (brokerage background preferred)
- Proven experience working with SME clients
- Strong sales mindset with the ability to build rapport and close business
- Confident communicator with a consultative approach
- Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple cases
- Compliance-focused and detail-oriented

What’s On Offer

- Competitive basic salary of £35,000 – £40,000, dependent on experience
- 15% commission structure
- Strong benefits package
- Desk-based role with high-quality leads and support
- Opportunity to develop your career within a growing, reputable broking group

A great chance to join a well-established and respected insurance group with a strong reputation for professionalism, compliance, and customer service.

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