Account Executive – Global Inwards in Melbourne, Australia

We are seeking a qualified full-time Account Executive to join the Global Incoming Network Team in our Sydney Corporate Broking office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for and have experience in all aspects of client servicing to maintain and grow an existing book of incoming network accounts, liaising with our overseas offices and local insurers. Demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills, the successful candidate will have a strong service ethic, ensuring a quality service is always delivered to our clients. The candidate will also help generate new business opportunities and contribute to the success of the team. You will be able to work comfortably to achieve challenging individual and team targets and agreed service level agreements.

The Role

• Manage a book of incoming network accounts and seek cross-selling opportunities from existing clients

• Support the Account Director and Account Manager as required

• Work with and support the WTW offices globally

• Develop and maintain business relationships with new and existing clients and insurers

• Handle all aspects of client servicing to maintain and grow an existing book of business

• Provide a superior level of client service by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills

• Promote the WTW brand within the insurance industry locally, nationally, and internationally

• Travel interstate as necessary, if required by the client

The Requirements

• Experience as an Account Executive within the insurance or insurance broking industry

• Competency in Word and Excel, with knowledge of PowerPoint

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, whether communicating one-on-one or to a group

• Excellent time management skills, keeping you ahead of your schedule and workload

• History of excellent client, insurance market, and other stakeholder relationships

• Proven ability to understand and meet a client’s needs

• Preferred Tier 1 (insurance broking) qualification, but not required, and demonstrated commercial acumen

• Team player able to contribute towards the development of colleagues

• Clear drive, ambition, and focus on excellence

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Why Join WTW?

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus

• Company paid salary continuance insurance

• Life and TPD insurance

• Hybrid working

• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)

• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It’s not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation, WTW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

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