Business Development Executive

Title: Development Executive

Salary: £50K - £75K

Location: Manchester

The Opportunity

We are working with a large, successful national insurance brokerage that is continuing its expansion with the opening of a brand-new location.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Executive to join an established business at a genuinely exciting stage of its growth.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the combination of the backing, reputation and resources of a large national business with the opportunity to help shape a new location from the ground up.

You will have the opportunity to build relationships within the market, generate new business and play a key role in establishing the presence and reputation of the new office.

For the right person, there is significant scope to grow alongside the business and make a real mark on the success of the location. As the office develops, so will the opportunities for progression, responsibility and career development.

The business is looking for an ambitious, commercially minded insurance professional who enjoys winning new business and wants the opportunity to have a genuine influence on the growth of a new location.

The Role

As a Development Executive, you will be responsible for identifying and converting new business opportunities, developing relationships with prospective clients and helping to grow the commercial portfolio.

You will have the autonomy to take ownership of your pipeline and develop opportunities, while benefiting from the support and infrastructure of a well-established national organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and developing new commercial insurance opportunities
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective clients
• Generating your own leads and developing opportunities through to conversion
• Understanding clients' businesses and identifying their insurance requirements
• Working closely with internal broking and servicing teams to deliver appropriate insurance solutions
• Preparing and presenting new business proposals
• Negotiating with insurers to secure competitive terms for clients
• Maintaining a strong pipeline and consistently working towards new business targets
• Networking and developing relationships within the local and wider commercial market
• Helping to establish and grow the new office's presence within the region
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the wider business

In return, you will receive:

• Salary up to £75,000, depending on experience
• Excellent bonus structure with strong earning potential
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced annual leave
• The backing, resources and support of an established national business
• The opportunity to be part of the launch of a brand-new location
• Significant scope to grow and develop alongside the office
• The chance to build relationships and win new business in a growing market
• The opportunity to make a genuine mark on the success of the new location
• Strong long-term career progression as the business continues to expand

About You

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Insurance Development Executive, New Business Executive or Account Executive who is confident in generating and winning new business.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within commercial insurance broking
• A proven track record of generating and converting new business
• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products and markets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A confident and consultative approach to business development
• The ability to manage your own pipeline and work autonomously
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• A genuine desire to grow your career and earnings
• The ambition to help build something and make a real impact within a new location

Candidates who are currently working as a Commercial Account Executive with a strong new business focus will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large and successful national insurance business while still having the influence and opportunity that comes with being part of a brand-new location.

If you're an experienced commercial insurance professional with a strong appetite for new business and want the opportunity to join an established national business while helping to build something new, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Pay: £50,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you have 4+ years of Commercial Insurance Experience?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton (Greater Manchester, North West Region, England)