Insurance Sales Executive
Hermitage Consultancy · Poole, England ·
Job Description Sales Executive – Trainee Broker/Account Executive Poole (hybrid — office based with home working flexibility, plus client-facing travel across Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas) Salary: £29,000–£32,000 basic + bonus Job Type: Full-time, permanent, hybrid Are you a natural salesperson looking for your next big move?
You don't need insurance experience. You need drive, resilience, and a genuine track record of hitting targets and building relationships that stick. Our client — an international insurance brokerage with a thriving local office in Poole — is looking for ambitious, high-performing sales professionals ready to step into a structured career path toward becoming a fully qualified Account Executive (Broker).
Full training and mentoring will be provided; industry qualifications (CII) will be funded and supported throughout. This is a genuine opportunity to move from a standard sales role into a respected, well-paid professional career with real longevity — commercial insurance broking offers some of the strongest long-term earning potential in the local sales market, backed by an uncapped commission structure once qualified.
What you'll be doing Learning the fundamentals of commercial insurance broking from experienced Account Executives Building and managing your own pipeline of prospects and leads Developing client relationships through calls, meetings and site visits Progressing toward running your own book of business and closing new business instructions Working toward CII qualifications with full company support What we're looking for A proven track record in a target-driven sales environment (any industry — B2B experience is a strong plus) Confidence building relationships and negotiating face-to-face and over the phone Resilience, self-motivation, and genuine hunger to progress Strong communication skills, both written and verbal A full UK driving licence (client visits are part of the role) Based within, or able to easily commute to, the Poole/Bournemouth/Christchurch area What's in it for you A funded, structured career path into a professional broking/AE role Full CII qualification support — no cost to you Uncapped commission once established in the role Mentoring from experienced Account Executives Long-term career stability in a respected local firm within a national group Supportive, collegiate team environment Why apply This is a rare route into commercial insurance broking that doesn't require you to already be "in insurance." If you're already excellent at sales and want a career with a genuine ceiling higher than most, this is built for you. Apply now — sales experience essential, insurance experience not required.