Broker Development Manager (North East, East Midlands, East Anglia and Scotland)

Tasker & Partners; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance broking group in the UK is looking for a Business Development Manager to cover regions including North East and East Midlands. The role involves developing broker accounts, managing client relationships, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in the insurance industry, proven business development experience, and the ability to execute strategic plans. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering excellence.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current driving licence and own vehicle.
• Experience in managing a panel of Brokers.
• Ability to develop strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop broker accounts and strengthen relationships.
• Identify growth opportunities aligned with product strategy.
• Promote benefits of Jensten underwriting and distribution.

Skills

Insurance market knowledge

Business development experience

Relationship management

Network within the industry

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an ambitious, well networked team player who has impeccable standards and driven to do the right thing? If so, you would be a great fit for our Business Development Manager role.

The Role:

We currently have an opening for a Business Development Manager to cover the North East, East Midlands, East Anglia and Scotland region to be responsible for the development of Broker accounts to provide profitable growth in sales and income. As part of our ambitious plans for the future, we are seeking an enthusiastic and personable professional who can take this territory to new heights of success.

Based in the North you will visit Brokers across your region to build and strengthen the relationship. When you are not out, you will be based from home but expected to travel to our offices based in Huntingdon, London and Watnall for our monthly team meetings.

Jensten are the partner you can rely on both as a customer but also as a colleague. We aim to create a working environment where people enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to deliver excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and taking action.

Some key objectives & responsibilities will include:

• Developing broker accounts and forging stronger and deeper relationships
• Identification of opportunities for growth that are aligned with Product strategy and appetite
• Building your personal brand and the Jensten business brand
• Promoting the benefits of the Jensten Underwriting and Jensten London Markets proposition
• Demonstrating how our Distribution proposition can enhance a broker’s business
• Identify, evaluate and secure new distribution opportunities

About you

As a Business Development Manager, you will report to the Head of Broker Development. You will thrive on building strong working relationships with your Broker accounts and be experienced in managing a panel of Brokers.

You’ll also be or have:

• A good general knowledge of the Insurance market and legislation requirements
• Business development, relationship management and client management experience within the Insurance industry
• Have a strong network within the industry and be able to utilise these connections to grow our Broker accounts
• Proven ability in developing and executing strategic plans
• Strong communication skills
• A collaborative working approach with the ability to work closely with your team
• Effective prioritisation of time and resource
• Must have a current driving licence, own vehicle and be willing to travel nationwide
• A competent level of knowledge of Microsoft office

About Us

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place nearly £650m GWP into the market via our regional insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits, making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.