Account Executive

Job description

Trainee Account Executive

Events, Entertainment & Sports Insurance

Harpenden | Up to c.£25,000

We’re working with a fast-growing specialist insurance business operating in the events, entertainment and sports space, looking to hire a Trainee Account Executive / Account Handler to join an established and supportive team based in Harpenden.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for a school leaver, graduate, or someone with customer service experience who is keen to build a long-term career in insurance.

The Role

You’ll support a specialist Events & Prize Insurance team, working closely with clients across sport, marketing and live events. The role combines customer service, sales support and administration, with plenty of scope to learn and progress.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling inbound customer enquiries and providing product information
• Producing quotations by phone and email
• Taking detailed orders and securing sales
• Delivering ongoing customer support throughout the policy lifecycle
• Working efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

About You

This role would suit someone early in their career who is eager to learn, works quickly and enjoys speaking with customers.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong and confident phone manner
• Is organised, accurate and comfortable using systems and computers
• Learns quickly and enjoys working at pace
• Has a positive, can-do approach to customer service
• Is interested in developing sales skills alongside account handling

Previous insurance experience is not required.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to c.£25,000
• Full training provided, including support toward CII insurance qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities in a growing specialist business
• Supportive, friendly team environment

Location & Hours

• Harpenden head office – office-based, 5 days per week
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
• First-stage interviews via Microsoft Teams, followed by in-person meetings

If you’re looking to break into insurance within the events and entertainment sector, this is a great place to start.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harpenden

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English