Facultative Business Development

Willis Towers Watson; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry seeks a seasoned professional to lead business development initiatives. The role demands over 10 years of experience in the brokerage sector, encompassing strategic planning and relationship management to drive growth and enhance operational efficiency. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal, leadership, and market knowledge skills, and be adept at navigating the complexities of the insurance market.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years' prior insurance/brokerage industry related business development experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve operations and service delivery.
• Build client/market relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of business threats and develop response policies.

Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Strong Leadership Skills

Market Knowledge

Strong planning and communication skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Problem solving

Budgeting skills

Business and financial acumen

Education

Professional qualifications in a relevant discipline

Job description

Develop and implement strategies, policies and processes to improve operations and service delivery to meet existing and future corporate objectives.

Performance Objectives:

• Develop client / market relationships and build WTW propositions for growth
• Build pipeline for prospective new business.
• Identify key expertise to support on new business opportunities and oversee client/ market responses and deliverables.
• Execute and develop strategic marketing plans to support annual growth targets.
• Maintain an awareness of any possible threats to the business and develop
  policies and processes that will provide for such contingencies.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the fields of organization change and development to ensure that the company continues to take advantage of the latest thinking in these areas.
• Creates a consistency of Broking activities across the Lines of Business within the region

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Professional qualifications in a relevant discipline
• More than 10 years' prior insurance / brokerage industry related business development experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the insurance market a

Skills:

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Market Knowledge
• Strong planning and communication skills, negotiation and influencing skills in English
• Strong skills in problem solving, planning and budgeting
• High levels of business and financial acumen with an understanding of company strategy and change management

The Application Process

Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review

Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview

Stage 3: Live video interview with hiring manager and team

Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

“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 [e-mail]