Business Development Executive

Massenhove Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Massenhove Recruitment Limited is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to engage mid-market and SME clients across the UK, with a particular focus on construction and property professional services.

You will identify new prospects, communicate insurance solutions, support negotiations with clients and insurers, and help onboard new business while building knowledge in professional indemnity and pursuing CII qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance market and sales.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Sales and negotiation abilities in a fast-paced market.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact prospective clients to introduce, gather relevant insurance information, and support negotiations with both clients and insurers.
• Identify, research, and develop new sources of prospective clients to expand presence and market reach.
• Work closely with brokers and account handlers to support onboarding and development of potential new clients.
• Accurately maintain client and prospect records on CRM systems and keep information up to date.
• Build a strong foundation of Professional Indemnity Insurance knowledge, including working towards and achieving CII insurance qualifications.
• Participate in structured training and development programmes to build core skills for success.
• Contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

Skills

Insurance sales

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Education

CII insurance qualifications

Job description

Business Development Executive - Construction Property Professional Indemnity

Overview:

As a Business Development Executive, you will proactively engage with mid-market and SME businesses across the UK, with a particular focus on clients within the construction and property professional services sector. This includes organisations such as surveyors, architects, design and planning consultancies, and engineering firms across all disciplines. You will help clients understand how you / our client can support their insurance needs, gaining valuable experience in identifying risk exposures, discussing tailored insurance solutions, and promoting end-to-end service-from initial consultation through to long-term partnership.

Your role will be central to expanding our clients client base and supporting our mission to deliver exceptional, specialist-led insurance solutions. Whether you are advising a local professional practice or supporting the placement of more complex programmes for growing and internationally active firms, your contribution will play a key role in driving continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively contact prospective clients to introduce, gather relevant insurance information, and support negotiations with both clients and insurers.
• Identify, research, and develop new sources of prospective clients to help expand presence and market reach.
• Work closely with brokers and account handlers to support the onboarding and development of potential new clients.
• Accurately maintain client and prospect records on our CRM systems, ensuring all information is recorded promptly and kept up to date in line with company standards.
• Build a strong foundation of Professional Indemnity Insurance knowledge, including working towards and achieving CII insurance qualifications.
• Actively participate in structured training and development programmes focused on building the core skills required for success in the role.
• Contribute as part of a fast-paced, collaborative, and continually evolving environment, with significant opportunities for learning and professional growth.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within the insurance market and sales.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Our clients team thrives on effective communication and the ability to work together towards common goals.
• Sales and negotiation skills that will help you compete in a fast-paced market.
• Strong motivation and ambition in progressing your career in insurance.
• An eye for detail to ensure that all records and client interactions are meticulously managed and maintained.