Business Development Manager

SquareTrade; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading device protection company in London is seeking a motivated Business Development professional. You will be responsible for generating new partnerships and maintaining relationships while collaborating with various teams. Applicants should have degree-level education and 2-3 years of experience in fast-paced environments, with a passion for problem solving. Join us to make an impact in the industry with a focus on customer empowerment and innovative solutions.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Respect for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of working experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in consulting, business development, or account management preferred.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external and internal research and analysis.
• Understand requirements of potential new partnerships.
• Prepare presentations and proposals for clients.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of new revenue opportunities.

Skills

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

SquareTrade is the fastest growing partner in the global device protection market and we work with many of the world’s largest operators, retailers and manufacturers. Our obsession with putting the customer first, from our transparent T&Cs to our better products, always available online claim filing and our flexible resolution options, are all underpinned by our exceptional team. This is the secret behind how we’ve continued to shake up the industry. We are the ones transforming a “bad” service category into something that empowers people to take care of the things that keep life running smoothly. Together, we’re united by the same end goal: to completely change what people expect from an insurance plan.

We now protect over 140 million devices globally and work across Europe, with partners including Apple, T-Mobile and Telenor. We have been first to market with a number of key innovations, including fully-digital claims, choice of resolution option, next day exchange and same-day services via local and on-site repair. Our European ambition continues to grow as we step into new sectors including B2B, CE insurance and trade in products

Job Description

The Business Development function is the growth engine of our SquareTrade, responsible for originating new partnerships and opening new sectors for the company. The team is currently looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating closely with stakeholders across the company. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• External and internal research, analysis and competitor intelligence to support client
facing meetings, pursuits and proposals
• Understanding and addressing the key requirements of potential new partnerships,
collaborating with our Pricing, Account Management, Operations, Technology, and
Legal teams
• Preparation of presentations and proposals for clients
• Building and maintaining a pipeline of new revenue generating opportunities
• Improving and streamlining the existing Business Development processes
• Staying informed on key market trends and developments
• Job Location: London
• Reports to Senior Business Development Manager

Qualifications

Requirements
• Degree-level education
• At least 2-3 years of working experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in consulting, business development, account management preferred
• Experience in and knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, in particular PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passion for problem solving, with demonstrated critical thinking skills and creativity
• Outstanding attention to detail, always ensuring high quality of output
• Team player who enjoys working with others to achieve a common goal

Additional Information

Some of the benefits of working @Squaretrade include:

• Not feeling stuck! This team has exposure to many different parts of the business, making transitioning easy...we work on developing careers based on what people enjoy!
• Respect for your work-life balance

The Team:http://www.squaretrade.com/leadership

SquareTrade is an Equal Opportunity Employer