Account Director - #2174154

Account Director - Commercial/Corporate

Location: Sheffield - Hybrid

Package: £Negotiable + Bonus + Benefits

Lead. Grow. Influence.

At Clear Group, our team drives client-focused growth, maximises revenue opportunities, and ensures long-term customer success. By combining strategic account management with exceptional client service, we deliver measurable results and we’re now looking for an experienced Account Director to join our Sheffield team.

You'll manage an existing portfolio of Corporate or complex commercial clients,, and support the Regional Director of Sales in achieving regional targets, developing team capability, and embedding sales excellence all while putting clients and their success at the heart of our strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major or complex commercial clients
• Drive cross-sell and upsell opportunities
• Lead account planning, renewals, and strategic client engagement in conjunction with Broker Operations
• Where possible Mentor and coach Account Executives and support team development
• Partner with the Regional Director of Sales to deliver regional performance
• Ensure compliance and high-quality, well-documented client recommendations

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing mid-market or complex commercial insurance portfolios
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and market dynamics
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills at senior level
• Demonstrable ability to manage pipelines and drive new business development
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or leading a team
• CII qualifications or working towards ACII (desireable)
• Experience supporting performance management and talent development
• Experience managing sector-specific or multi-risk programmes
• Previous exposure to shaping regional strategy or supporting wider business objectives

Why Join Us?

• A genuine opportunity to influence regional performance
• A highly visible role within a growing business and region where performance is rewarded
• Hybrid working model
• Clear career pathway progression
• A collaborative, ambitious and values-driven culture

Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Notice (Agencies): Clear Group does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Where no signed terms of business exist, we reserve the right to engage directly with potential hires.

About Clear

Since forming in 2001, our mission has remained the same , to be the insurance group that’s different by choice. Our success has always been defined not just by what we do, but how we do it. Guided by our values, we are committed to professionalism, excellence, and doing the right thing, building a culture where people feel valued, respected, and proud to be part of the Clear Group.

Through the acquisition of a range of businesses, we are shaping a group of knowledgeable specialists across retail, MGAs, broker networks, technology, and solutions. With resilience and commitment, we are driving sustainable growth, supported by our strong national presence in the UK and expanding into continental Europe.

As our organisation evolves, so does our focus on being a place where people belong, thrive, and succeed together. By fostering collaboration, encouraging ideas, and celebrating collective success, we create an environment where every voice matters and where simplicity and clarity guide the way we work.

Together, we are an ambitious and independent group, driven by our clients’ needs, powered by our people, and strengthened by the values that unite us.