Account Executive

Overview

In this role you drive new business growth in UK Employee Benefits by managing broker relationships, meeting annualised premium targets, and supporting revenue generation. You will engage with brokers face-to-face and via outbound activity, promoting MetLife products and propositions. The position sits in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and contributes to MetLife’s growth ambitions. A strong emphasis on AI-enabled tools and cross-functional collaboration supports delivering impactful sales outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• 9% employer pension contributions with up to 4% matching
• comprehensive private medical insurance
• income protection insurance
• life insurance
• annual leave buy/sell
• benefits allowance of 20 per month

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow broker/intermediary relationships to increase revenue and strengthen partnerships
• Drive sales activity via outbound calls, lead generation, pipeline management and follow-ups to convert opportunities
• Present MetLife products and value-added services to brokers to maximise client benefits
• Maintain and develop opportunities through quote feedback, progression of sales conversations, and supporting retention against annualised growth targets

Key requirements

• Experience in sales, account management, or business development with a track record of meeting/exceeding targets
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills for broker partnerships
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing abilities to identify needs and present solutions
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) to manage pipelines and activity
• AI fluency with ability to use AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to improve productivity and insights

• relationship building
• negotiation
• communication
• CRM systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

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