Business Development Executive

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

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a New Business Producer to drive business growth through proactive sales initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in the insurance sector, exceptional networking skills, and a passion for customer service. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance up to 10x salary

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the insurance industry with target achievements.
• Ability to work towards Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with travel capability.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek new business opportunities and exceed targets.
• Negotiate effectively with underwriters to secure terms.
• Present a professional image of the company at events.

Skills

Sales management

Networking

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Education

GCSE standard or equivalent

Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications (Cert CII, Dip CII)

Tools

MS Office

Acturis

Job description

Overview

To act as a New Business Producer in the best interests of the company. This role will primarily be responsible for proactively sourcing and developing new business opportunities ensuring continual business growth in order to maximise profitable revenues in line with company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek and respond to all new business opportunities whilst exceeding your targets.
• Focus on the needs of your retail customers, upsell where appropriate.
• Contribute to our overall target, act as a strong performer, great teammate, and act with the highest integrity.
• Attend trade related dinners, AGMs, trade shows, expos etc.
• Utilise interpersonal skills and networking at all levels to seize new opportunities.
• Negotiate effectively with Underwriters and Insurers to secure the most appropriate terms.
• Present a dynamic and professional image of our company to everyone you meet, actively encouraging open dialogue about our industry and our expertise.

Qualifications

• Holding or working towards one of the Chartered Insurance Institute Qualifications, Cert CII, Dip CII orII would be an advantage.
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, with intermediate knowledge of the commercial insurance industry.
• Previous experience in the insurance industry is crucial, having worked to targets within a regulated, measurable framework and achieved SLAs.
• A keen eye for business and sales management experience gained in a commercial setting.
• Proficient in MS Office; Acturis experience would be advantageous.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with the ability to travel.

Compensation & 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, 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.
• 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…