This job expired on 1st February 2026
Account Executive
EXPECTATIONS OF YOU
Working with us as an Account Executive, you have the opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with a full portfolio of prestigious clients across a wide range of industry sectors, delivering exceptional client service.
On a daily basis, we expect you to showcase your skills and knowledge by:
Achieve & maintain a high level of customer service whilst always promoting exceptional customer care standards.
Develop & maintain professional working relationships with all clients & internal colleagues including stakeholders, ensuring expert advice is given in all areas of the business.
Have a growth mindset coupled with an ability to develop your own pipeline & network of clients through strategic & consultative relationship building.
Attend client meetings to identify their needs & present recommendations of cover, maximising opportunities & referrals.
Attend external events to promote our extensive portfolio collaborating with divisions across the wider group.
Pro-actively developing appropriate solutions and proposals for clients to ensure client retention;
Supporting the company in accurate budgeting forecasting and tracking of revenue;
Contributing to the achievement of team and business objectives by identifying gaps, up-selling and cross-selling;
Managing personal workloads and meeting deadlines;
Ensuring that Company procedures, our high client service standards and FCA compliance regulations are adhered to and maintained, at all times acting in the best interests of our clients.
About the role
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Our next Account Executives should have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, with good all-around corporate/commercial insurance experience and technical knowledge across a range of classes of insurance products.
Track record in generating and maintaining commercial insurance revenue streams
Ability to persuade and influence
Strong communication skills, in particular in relation to client relationship building
Experience of preparing proposals and presenting to senior business leaders
Strong working knowledge and understanding of most commercial classes of business and associated insurance products, along with knowledge of the NI broker market
ACII / DIP CII qualification or working towards
Self-motivated and resilient
Attention to detail and ability to prepare high quality paperwork
Strong time management and organisational skills
Hold a current, valid driving licence
What you will need
Required criteria
- Track record in generating and maintaining commercial insurance revenue streams
- Experience of preparing proposals and presenting to senior business leaders
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of most commercial classes of business and associated insurance products, along with knowledge of the NI broker market
- ACII / DIP CII qualification or working towards
- minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
- good all-around corporate/commercial insurance experience and technical knowledge across a range of classes of insurance products.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Managing a Client Engagement
Presentation Skills & Public Speaking
Negotiating Skills/Closing techniques
Client Relationship Management
Exceeding Customer Expectations
WF Risk Group
Established in Belfast in 1978, the Group have developed a robust and respected leadership team, with over 150 dedicated colleagues. These expert teams have streamlined their processes, aiming to provide their clients with better value and a smoother service.
Our staff, within the Group, have built strong relationships with insurers and their clients, putting excellent customer service and specific industry knowledge at the heart of everything they do.
Across the Group, we provide services including Insurance, Risk Management and Health & Safety Consultancy, Employment Services and HR Consultancy, Employee Benefits, Wealth Management, Accident Investigations Services and Underwriting.
WF Risk Group have experienced significant expansion over the last four years, with several acquisitions, staff headcount doubling and a rebrand. We have ambitious plans to continue along this growth trajectory and we are interested in hearing from talented and innovative individuals to join our dynamic teams.
At WF Risk Group, we believe that insurance is about more than just policies — it’s about people. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where collaboration, purpose, and wellbeing come first. What Makes Our Culture Special? · People First, Always We value people over process. Whether it’s our clients or colleagues, we listen, care, and act with empathy. We are committed to helping our people thrive at work and beyond. · Diversity Makes Us Stronger We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and respected. We celebrate different backgrounds, voices, and ideas. · Doing the Right Thing Integrity is at the heart of what we do. We stand by our clients and our teams — even when it’s hard. Trust isn’t just earned; it’s protected. · Growth That Matters We support continuous learning through training, mentoring, and clear development paths. Whether you’re just starting or looking to take the next step on your career journey, your growth matters to us. · Giving Back We believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Our people regularly volunteer, fundraise, and support local causes, and we match their efforts pound for pound.
Our benefits
Along with exciting opportunities for career progression, we can offer a highly competitive salary, 25 days paid leave in addition to statutory holidays, private medical insurance, an award-winning certification programme, professional development funding, pension contributions, death in service benefits, cycle2work scheme, social events and much more.
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Office perks
Employee development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Monthly Team Lunches
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Bereavement leave
Account Executive
Established in Belfast in 1978, the Group have developed a robust and respected leadership team, with over 150 dedicated colleagues. These expert teams have streamlined their processes, aiming to provide their clients with better value and a smoother service.
Our staff, within the Group, have built strong relationships with insurers and their clients, putting excellent customer service and specific industry knowledge at the heart of everything they do.
Across the Group, we provide services including Insurance, Risk Management and Health & Safety Consultancy, Employment Services and HR Consultancy, Employee Benefits, Wealth Management, Accident Investigations Services and Underwriting.