Senior Commercial Account Executive
Circa £40,000 - £50,0000 per year Salary
Full-Time position
Permanent Contract
Location: Newport
35 Hours Monday to Friday
Introduction to NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions, and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.
About the Agency
As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first-class service, and sell their product range across our region, to customers old and new, who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion the personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual are famous for.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen within the Newport Agency.
About the role
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Manage commercial clients insurance requirements by conducting regular reviews of their policies and requirements.
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Provide exceptional customer service by understanding client needs, offering tailored insurance or financial solutions, and maintaining ongoing communication.
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Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to acquire and retain high-value commercial accounts across multiple industries.
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Lead negotiations with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that align with company goals.
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Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting through closing, including telemarketing efforts and follow-up activities.
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Oversee sales administration tasks such as contract management, documentation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Join us as a Senior Commercial Account Director and become a key driver of our growth story! We value energetic professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding service while expanding our reach in the marketplace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your negotiation prowess, analysis skills, and multilingual abilities can shine—this is the perfect opportunity for you!
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Proven experience in commercial insurance sales with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
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Exceptional negotiation skills combined with excellent communication abilities in English.
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Knowledge of sales administration processes including contract preparation, documentation management, and CRM systems.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on building long-term client relationships through proactive engagement.
Our commitment to you:
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On-site training and support
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Opportunities to study for CII and further qualifications
Opportunity – Pathway to partnership program
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Benefits
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Financial planning services
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Free parking
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On-site parking
Please apply in writing with CV and covering letter to Gareth Griffiths.
Email: [email protected]
Good Repute Checks
NFU Mutual Agents are required to ensure that they and their staff are of Good Repute and are required to carry out two independent checks on all staff.
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Basic criminality check –Basic checks show any ‘unspent’ criminal records (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974). Once a conviction or caution is ‘spent’, it no longer shows on a basic check.
Bankruptcy check – to ensure that staff are not an un-discharged bankrupt.
Closing date for all applications: 17th September 2026
Please note you will be employed by Agents of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.
