Account Executive - Commercial & Schemes

• Experience in the University and/or accommodation sector would be an advantage but not essential.

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Howden - Commercial & Schemes are seeking an Account Executive to support their team. The role will be responsible for supporting our Student Group Contents Insurance via partnerships in the Education sector, specifically focusing on student accommodation. This role will involve direct relationship management with B2B partners, including working collaboratively with our service provider to deliver an exceptional service for our customers. This role will also include collaboration across strong internal and external relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure success.

• Ongoing account management and renewal for our existing whole portfolio.
• Effectively managing relationships with key decision makers within our partnerships
• Exceeding annual targets
• Engaging regularly with internal and external stake holders
• Managing own diary and booking appointments and meetings
• Supporting with onsite events and conferences
• Travel to partner meetings and attend client promotional events with the month of September being extremely busy for these events
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand people and build rapport, adapt styles of communication accordingly.
• Ability to exceed individual targets and deadlines as defined by the business plan.
• Multi-tasking and organisational skills with attention to detail, quick assessment and effective workload prioritisation.
• The ability to manage your own diary, working to tight deadlines with accuracy of work.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent opportunity. You will be based in a Cheltenham office and will be required to be in the office 3 days a week.