Haulage Account Executive

  Underwriting, Broking, Claims

  UK

  £70,000

Reference: HH/RF-14142

The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded specialist SME and mid-market commercial insurance broker is launching a dedicated Haulage division and is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Account Executive to take the lead.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with strong haulage market knowledge and a proven new business track record to build and develop a new division from the ground up, with the backing, infrastructure and reputation of an established specialist broker.

The role is UK-wide and predominantly field based, with the successful individual expected to spend significant time meeting clients, developing relationships, networking and attending relevant industry events across the country. There is an expectation to attend the company's office approximately once a month, with the remainder of the role focused on being out in the market and developing the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the development and growth of the new Haulage division.
  • Generate new business opportunities across the UK haulage, transport and logistics market.
  • Build and develop relationships with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers.
  • Develop a strong pipeline of prospective clients and convert opportunities into new business.
  • Network extensively within the haulage and logistics sector and represent the business at relevant industry events.
  • Spend significant time meeting prospective and existing clients across the UK.
  • Identify target markets and develop a strategy for growing the haulage proposition.
  • Manage the full new business process from initial prospecting through to placement and onboarding.
  • Utilise your existing network and market relationships to generate opportunities and establish new connections.
  • Negotiate with insurers and underwriters to secure appropriate cover and competitive terms.
  • Work closely with the wider broking team to deliver a high-quality service to clients.
  • Help shape the proposition, processes and strategy for the new division.
  • Become the internal subject-matter expert for haulage and contribute to the wider growth strategy of the business.
  • Play a key role in establishing the haulage division as a significant area of growth for the business.
The Opportunity

An established and highly regarded specialist SME and mid-market commercial insurance broker is launching a dedicated Haulage division and is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Account Executive to take the lead.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with strong haulage market knowledge and a proven new business track record to build and develop a new division from the ground up, with the backing, infrastructure and reputation of an established specialist broker.

The role is UK-wide and predominantly field based, with the successful individual expected to spend significant time meeting clients, developing relationships, networking and attending relevant industry events across the country. There is an expectation to attend the company's office approximately once a month, with the remainder of the role focused on being out in the market and developing the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the development and growth of the new Haulage division.
  • Generate new business opportunities across the UK haulage, transport and logistics market.
  • Build and develop relationships with business owners, directors and senior decision-makers.
  • Develop a strong pipeline of prospective clients and convert opportunities into new business.
  • Network extensively within the haulage and logistics sector and represent the business at relevant industry events.
  • Spend significant time meeting prospective and existing clients across the UK.
  • Identify target markets and develop a strategy for growing the haulage proposition.
  • Manage the full new business process from initial prospecting through to placement and onboarding.
  • Utilise your existing network and market relationships to generate opportunities and establish new connections.
  • Negotiate with insurers and underwriters to secure appropriate cover and competitive terms.
  • Work closely with the wider broking team to deliver a high-quality service to clients.
  • Help shape the proposition, processes and strategy for the new division.
  • Become the internal subject-matter expert for haulage and contribute to the wider growth strategy of the business.
  • Play a key role in establishing the haulage division as a significant area of growth for the business.


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Morgan Whittaker-Beecroft

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