WTW is seeking a full-time Account Executive to join our fast-paced and vibrant Commercial broking team in the Melbourne office. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for and have experience in all aspects of client servicing to maintain and grow an existing book. The portfolio consists of nationally located SME and Commercial businesses. The portfolio will have a focus on product lines including Property & Casualty Insurance, Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Commercial Motor, Business Packages, Tools of Trade and Management Liability, including many other products. This is a role in which client service and business solutions will be the driving force of a potential candidate. 

A key pillar of our Commercial broking team is our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, including the development and use of emerging technology. 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 to contribute to the success of the team. You will be able to work comfortably to achieve challenging individual and team targets.

The Role

As a member of a high-performing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Developing and maintaining business relationships with new and existing clients and insurers. Identifying insurable risks and designing and negotiating appropriate insurance solutions for the client Promoting the WTWs brand within the insurance industry both locally and nationally.

The Requirements

Why are you the best candidate for this position? 

You have experience as an Account Executive gained within the insurance or insurance broking industryYou have a proven ability to understand and meet a client’s needsYou have the Tier 1 (insurance broking) qualification and demonstrated commercial acumenYou have a reasonable level of competency in Word and Excel, and knowledge of PowerPoint Your oral and written communication skills are strong whether you are communicating one-on-one or to a groupWith a high-volume portfolio, your excellent prioritisation and time management skills keep you ahead of your schedule and workloadYou are professional, reliable, and able to work autonomously with minimal guidanceYou are committed to innovation as we develop propositions to meet the rapidly changing industry landscapeYou thrive in a team-oriented environment and always be willing to help your colleagues and peersWe’ll love your drive, ambition, and focus on excellence; and You enjoy a great work-life balance which embraces a well-supported hybrid working environment.

If you feel you have the necessary skills to fill this role and the desire to achieve, we look forward to receiving your application.

 

Why Join WTW?

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

Annual bonusCompany paid salary continuance insuranceLife and TPD insurance Hybrid workingNetworks (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 Willis Towers Watson 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. 

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com