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Cyber Account Executive

Stride Resource Management Ltd
West Midlands
1 week ago
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A key member of a specialist financial lines unit for a massively progressive UK independent broking firm, this role will challenge and reward you in equal measure - a career opportunity for a cyber specialist, or someone seeking to move into that specialist role.

You’ll have a strong set of products and schemes, plus leading insurers queuing up to work with your team; your role will be twofold - advising your own client portfolio, whilst supporting colleagues from across the branch network on al things Cyber. The proposition is your to drive.

As Cyber Account Director, you’ll join a forward-thinking business that is dedicated to expanding its market share in the specialist financial lines area.

 

Cyber Account Director, Role Essentials:


  • Work closely with Account Executives and the senior teams around the branch network to identify and capitalise on market opportunities.
  • Use your expertise to train and up skill colleagues, advise clients and position the business as the choice for prospects.
  • Provide specialist support and expertise on cyber insurance.
  • Deliver financial lines expertise to enhance the firm's service offerings.
  • Manage and develop your own client base.


Key Benefits


  • Apply your cyber expertise in a role where it will be respected and fully utilised internally by colleagues and externally by clients.
  • Be seen as the expert you are.
  • Own and manage your own clients and prospects, as well as contributing to the wider group.
  • A grown up environment where you control your own diary – you’ll be attached to the Birmingham office and spend time there collaborating with colleagues, but there’s real flexibility allowing you to be where you need to be to get the job done.
  • A base salary of between £50,000 - £60,000.
  • Uncapped bonus, with an additional £15,000 - £20,000 very achievable.
  • This team is approaches its third year and continues to grow – you can really contribute to something quite compelling.


To thrive as a Cyber Account Director, you will need:


  • A proven track record in cyber insurance (and other financial lines if possible).
  • Exceptional knowledge of cyber products, services and perils.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of clients and colleagues.
  • A proactive approach, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Comfortable with business travel - this role is attached to the firms Birmingham office but will require you to attend Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and London on occasions.

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