Business Development Manager

Avencia Consulting Services; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance broker partnerships across London and the South. The role involves managing account plans, driving growth, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve business objectives. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Generous Bonus Scheme

25 Days Paid Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical and Dental Cover

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Income Protection

Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Business Development within commercial insurance/brokers.
• Ability to maintain and implement Account Plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage broker partnerships and account plans in the region.
• Develop new broker prospects and maintain CRM data.
• Work with underwriters to deliver new business terms.

Skills

Business Development

Broker Relationship Management

Account Management

Tools

CRM

Job description

Business Development Manager - South

Do you have Business Development experience within the insurance/broker industry?

Do you have exceptional broker relationship management skills?

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity:

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join the Broker team working across the London, the South & South West. The Broker Channel is the largest and fastest growing of all the UK business area's. The vacancy will report into the UK Head of Business Development

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the broker partnerships in the region including managing account plans, building pipeline and driving growth. This will include working alongside the Strategic Partners team, new business underwriters, existing business teams, and other business units to ensure delivery of our sector propositions.

What you'll be doing:

• Ownership of the Account Plans for allocated broker accounts within the UK region as described in the Business Development Plan
• Maintain existing broker relationship through regular development meetings in conjunction with the Head of Business Development
• Work alongside the UK region underwriters to assist in delivering new business terms where appropriate to assist in winning business
• Develop a clear understanding of the UK sector propositions and confidently present to allocated brokers
• Provide input into the regional meeting
• Maintain the broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up-to-date and accurate for the London region brokers. Add meaningful notes of broker meetings and ensure outcomes are tasked and followed up to maintain good development practice, in accordance with the CRM working practices guide
• Actively seek new broker prospects and add to the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide

Our must haves:

• Have previous experience in a Business Development role within commercial insurance/brokers
• Be able to maintain and implement Account Plans for allocated key regional brokers and Strategic Partner branches, including owning the engagement strategy and quarterly business reviews
• Developing pipeline with key regional brokers and Strategic Partner branches to drive growth in accordance with the North region new business budget
• Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers
• We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business

What's in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus car allowance, generous bonus scheme & strong benefits package .
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.