Account Executive - Transport, Haulage & Logistics Insurance - #2077519

The People Pod


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
The People Pod

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - TRANSPORT, HAULAGE, LOGISTICS & FLEET INSURANCE

Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £80,000 basic + uncapped bonus + comprehensive benefits package

About the Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Insurance professional specialising in the Transport, Haulage, Logistics and Fleet sector to join one of the industry's most recognised specialist brands during a significant period of Northern growth.

We are partnering with a specialist insurance and risk management solutions business operating within the Transport and Logistics industry, as they continue to expand their regional footprint with the opening of a new North West office.

This is a rare opportunity to inherit and grow an existing portfolio of transport and logistics clients whilst also playing a key role in driving new business growth across the sector.

The Role

As Account Executive, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of clients alongside identifying and securing new business opportunities across the Transport, Haulage and Logistics sector.

You will work closely with specialist broking, marketing, and lead generation teams whilst benefiting from strong insurer relationships, an established client network, and genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Growth

  • Manage and grow an existing portfolio of transport and logistics clients
  • Build strong relationships with haulage operators, fleet businesses, logistics providers, and warehousing companies
  • Deliver tailored insurance and risk management solutions aligned to client needs
  • Generate and secure new business opportunities across the transport and logistics sector
  • Develop strong relationships with insurers and key stakeholders
  • Deliver proactive client servicing, renewals, and strategic advice
  • Provide specialist advice across Haulage & Logistics insurance products

Business Development

  • Proactively identify new business opportunities, working in collaboration with Marketing and Lead Generation teams to support regional growth
  • Attend networking events, industry forums, and sector-related meetings
  • Develop and execute plans to grow personal market presence and client portfolio

What We're Looking For

  • Experience within a client-facing commercial insurance role such as Account Executive, Development Executive, Account Director, or similar
  • Strong experience providing insurance solutions to the Transport, Haulage, Logistics, or Fleet sectors
  • Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships whilst developing new business opportunities
  • Strong technical knowledge across commercial insurance products relevant to transport clients
  • Commercially driven with strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • Cert CII desirable

Why Join?

  • Join a highly respected specialist brokerage with a strong reputation within the Transport and Logistics sector
  • Opportunity to inherit an existing and profitable client portfolio
  • Strong new business opportunity and market growth potential
  • Access to specialist sector expertise, dedicated claims support, and tailored risk management services
  • Supportive, entrepreneurial, and growth-focused culture
  • Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing Northern operation

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Holiday purchase scheme and your birthday off
  • Hybrid working environment (typically 2-3 days in the office)
  • Enhanced pension and private healthcare
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, income protection, and life assurance
  • Paid leave for volunteering and enhanced parental leave

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