Business Development Executive

Gallagher; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join their Birmingham team. You will be responsible for sourcing new business and retaining clients while exceeding targets. The ideal candidate will have exceptional negotiation skills and strong experience in the insurance sector. This role offers competitive compensation, professional growth, and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance up to 10 times salary

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Emergency back-up family care

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the insurance industry.
• Experience in generating leads and managing business relationships.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and respond to new business opportunities.
• Engage and retain existing clients with a focus on their needs.
• Attend trade shows and network to seize new opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Sales management

Client relationship management

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Overview

Are you an established insurance professional who truly caters to the desires of your clients? Our team of Retail Insurance experts are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join their successful and dynamic team. Responsible for actively growing and sourcing new business along with retaining existing clients. You are an outstanding communicator with exceptional negotiation skills and the desire to achieve. With previous insurance industry experience, the desire to achieve your objectives and keep your Clients at the heart of all that you do; why not join us, learn about our culture and opportunities to grow? How you'll make an impact Actively seek and respond to all new business opportunities whilst exceeding your targets. There is a strong focus here on the monetary goals but more importantly, how you engage with your clients and the impact on our reputation within the market. Focus on the needs of your retail customers, we offer a broad range of services and products so you'll have plenty of chances to upsell. Contributing to our overall target, you're a strong performer, great teammate, and act with the highest integrity. You attend trade related dinners, AGM’s, trade shows, expo’s etc. able to rely heavily on your interpersonal skills and ability to network at all levels to seize new opportunities. Your outstanding communication skills and powers to negotiate effectively get you the most appropriate terms with Underwriters and Insurers. You present a dynamic and professional image of our company to everyone you meet, actively encouraging open dialogue about our industry and how we’re experts in our field. About You We love that you have a keen eye for business and sales management experience gained in a commercial setting. Dedicated to deliver, we truly believe in your abilities and will support you to achieve and grow with us. A consistent track record of delivering against targets within a regulated, measurable framework is vital. You're comfortable generating leads and building pipelines autonomously, for you it's about making things happen and providing the best possible service and business outcomes. Eligibility to work in the UK with the ability to travel. #LI-DB1 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…

Overview

Are you an established insurance professional who truly caters to the desires of your clients? Our team of Retail Insurance experts are looking for an experienced Business Development Executive to join their successful and dynamic team. Responsible for actively growing and sourcing new business along with retaining existing clients. You are an outstanding communicator with exceptional negotiation skills and the desire to achieve. With previous insurance industry experience, the desire to achieve your objectives and keep your Clients at the heart of all that you do; why not join us, learn about our culture and opportunities to grow? How you'll make an impact Actively seek and respond to all new business opportunities whilst exceeding your targets. There is a strong focus here on the monetary goals but more importantly, how you engage with your clients and the impact on our reputation within the market. Focus on the needs of your retail customers, we offer a broad range of services and products so you'll have plenty of chances to upsell. Contributing to our overall target, you're a strong performer, great teammate, and act with the highest integrity. You attend trade related dinners, AGM’s, trade shows, expo’s etc. able to rely heavily on your interpersonal skills and ability to network at all levels to seize new opportunities. Your outstanding communication skills and powers to negotiate effectively get you the most appropriate terms with Underwriters and Insurers. You present a dynamic and professional image of our company to everyone you meet, actively encouraging open dialogue about our industry and how we’re experts in our field. About You We love that you have a keen eye for business and sales management experience gained in a commercial setting. Dedicated to deliver, we truly believe in your abilities and will support you to achieve and grow with us. A consistent track record of delivering against targets within a regulated, measurable framework is vital. You're comfortable generating leads and building pipelines autonomously, for you it's about making things happen and providing the best possible service and business outcomes. Eligibility to work in the UK with the ability to travel. #LI-DB1 Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more…