Business Development Manager - Insurance Brokerage

Chandler Chase Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Growth opportunities in insurance

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Chandler Chase Consulting in Dubai seeks an ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth in the UAE insurance brokerage market. You will leverage an existing portfolio of corporate clients and your network to win new business and expand long-term partnerships.

The role requires proven corporate sales experience, strong relationships with decision-makers, and a track record of achieving revenue targets. A proactive, self-motivated approach and UAE market knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or corporate sales within an insurance brokerage.
• An established portfolio of corporate clients is highly desirable.
• Strong relationships with UAE corporate decision-makers.
• Track record of winning new business and achieving revenue targets.
• Knowledge of UAE insurance market and products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work independently.
• Existing UAE market experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the UAE corporate market.
• Leverage an existing network of corporate clients to generate revenue.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers (owners, CFOs, HR Directors, senior management).
• Develop a pipeline of prospective clients for new policies, renewals and cross-selling.
• Understand client insurance requirements and coordinate with insurers to tailor solutions.
• Manage the full business development cycle from initial engagement to closing.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of corporate accounts with high client retention.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory considerations in the UAE.
• Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Ensure activities comply with UAE insurance regulations.

Job description

Job description

Business Development Manager – Insurance Brokerage

Location: Dubai, UAE

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join a growing insurance brokerage in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record in corporate insurance sales and an established network of business contacts across the UAE.

The ideal candidate will have an existing portfolio of corporate clients and the ability to leverage established relationships to generate new business, develop long-term partnerships and drive revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the UAE corporate market.
• Leverage an existing network of corporate clients and professional relationships to generate new revenue.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, including business owners, CFOs, HR Directors and senior management.
• Develop a pipeline of prospective clients across relevant sectors, identifying opportunities for new policies, renewals and cross-selling.
• Understand clients' insurance requirements and work closely with internal teams and insurers to deliver tailored insurance solutions.
• Manage the full business development cycle, from initial engagement and pitching through to negotiation and closing.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of corporate accounts, ensuring high levels of client retention and satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities within the UAE insurance market.
• Consistently achieve and exceed agreed sales targets and revenue objectives.
• Ensure all business development activities comply with applicable UAE insurance regulations and internal compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or corporate sales within an insurance brokerage or the wider insurance industry.
• An established portfolio of corporate clients and a demonstrable ability to generate business from an existing network is highly desirable.
• Strong relationships with corporate decision-makers across the UAE.
• A successful track record of winning new business, managing client relationships and achieving revenue targets.
• Good understanding of corporate insurance products and the UAE insurance market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working towards ambitious targets.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• Existing UAE market experience is essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package with an attractive, performance-related commission structure.
• The opportunity to play a key role in business growth and market expansion.
• A collaborative environment with the support and resources needed to develop your portfolio.
• The opportunity to build on an existing client network while developing new corporate relationships.
• Long-term career progression within an ambitious insurance brokerage.

Skills

Desired Skills

• Business Development
• Sales
• Client Relationship Management
• Corporate Sales
• New Business Generation
• Account Management
• Lead Generation
• Negotiation
• Communication Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Networking
• Client Acquisition
• B2B Sales
• Sales Strategy
• Revenue Growth
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Business Development Strategy
• Commercial Awareness
• Insurance Sales
• Insurance Brokerage
• Client Retention
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• UAE Market Knowledge
• Microsoft Office
• Target-Driven
• Self-Motivated
• Results-Oriented
• Strategic Thinking