Business Development Executive

  • Stride Resource Management
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Mar 03, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications Management

Job Description

We're working with a well-established and ambitious independent insurance broker in Ipswich, who are looking to recruit a driven New Business Account Executive to join their expanding commercial team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced new business professional to build and grow their portfolio - with the advantage of an established introducer network providing a steady flow of pre-qualified appointments and warm leads.

The Role:

As a New Business Account Executive, you'll be responsible for developing new commercial clients across the region. You'll be supported by a strong internal broking and marketing team, as well as a proven network of introducers that generate consistent, high-quality leads.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Developing new commercial insurance clients across a range of industries
  • Attending appointments generated by the company's introducer network
  • Building strong relationships and delivering tailored insurance solutions
  • Working closely with Account Handlers to ensure seamless client onboarding
  • Identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities to maximise revenue
  • Maintaining compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards
  • Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the Ipswich office

About You:

  • Proven experience in commercial insurance new business development
  • Strong understanding of SME and mid-market commercial insurance products
  • Excellent relationship-building and presentation skills
  • Highly motivated, target-driven, and commercially astute
  • Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Cert CII qualified or working towards (support provided)
  • Full UK driving licence essential

What's on Offer:

  • Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
  • Car allowance and competitive bonus scheme
  • Warm leads and pre-qualified appointments from a trusted introducer network
  • Full broking and administrative support from an experienced internal team
  • Hybrid working model combining field, home, and office
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme and company benefits
  • Excellent long-term career progression within a growing, independent brokerage

If you're a proactive and ambitious Account Executive who thrives on building new client relationships - but wants the support of a business that provides genuine opportunity and warm leads - this is the ideal next step.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.