Business Development Executive (A chance to move into Corporate Insurance Broking)

Aston Charles; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Business Development Executive in York. This role offers a generous salary of £40K - £70K plus bonuses and benefits. The ideal candidate will handle business development in commercial insurance, with responsibilities including promoting insurance covers and managing client relationships. There's a strong focus on training and advancement within the company, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated sales professionals.

Benefits

Generous salary

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive training

Market-leading pension

Qualifications

• Proven success in a B2B sales role is essential.
• Experience engaging with senior decision-makers across various sectors is required.
• Self-motivated and well-organized to manage tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Learn about commercial insurance broking through in-house training.
• Promote insurance covers to customers in various sectors.
• Manage customer relationships and develop business opportunities.

Skills

Sales proficiency

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Executive (A chance to move into Corporate Insurance Broking) - York • Job Type: Permanent • Sector: Financial Services • Location: York, Yorkshire & Humberside

Salary range: £40K - £70K (Neg) plus bonus and benefits. Posted: 05-Sep-25 • Start Date: ASAP

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Responsibilities

• Learn the ropes of commercial insurance broking through an extensive in-house training programme, including practical application of insurance concepts and product features.
• Promote covers such as Employer’s & Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Property Insurance to customers from various industry sectors.
• Visit customers and banking partners, initially with an experienced Account Executive, and later with increasing autonomy, spending a lot of time on the road.
• Work with a leading High Street bank to generate a high volume of warm, qualified leads from their customer base.
• Develop a sophisticated approach to business development, including solutions-based selling, prospecting, highlighting USPs, using open questions and trial closing.
• Manage relationships with banking partners in the region and maintain excellent stakeholder-management skills.
• Operate in a hybrid/remote setup (checking-in to a local office) across the M62 Corridor to Newcastle, with portfolio allocation by region.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrable track record of success in a similar B2B sales-based role across various industry sectors.
• Comfort engaging with senior decision-makers (MDs and FDs) across diverse sectors, from construction and manufacturing to technology and life sciences.
• Self-motivated, well-organised, and capable of effective task management with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Generous basic salary with rapid progression based on experience.
• Lucrative, uncapped commission scheme paid quarterly.
• Generous benefits package, including a market-leading pension arrangement.
• Comprehensive in-house training and professional qualifications through the Chartered Insurance Institute.
• Multiple roles across the North East and Yorkshire with regional portfolio allocation.

General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment