Business Development Manager

Aon; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk management firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in the North East and Cumbria area. This hybrid role requires building client relationships and developing a pipeline for new business opportunities. Ideal candidates should have strong sales experience and be results-oriented. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Global Wellbeing Days for employees to focus on their health and balance work-life dynamics.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Sales experience in new business preferred.
• Presentation skills and a professional manner are key.
• Understanding of insurance may be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a new business pipeline.
• Grow a local network and attend relevant events.
• Liaise with Claims to establish propositions for new clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Insurance knowledge

Professional manner

Presentation skills

Good commercial awareness

Business network

Results focused

IT literate

Job description

Business Development Manager – North East and Cumbria

Do you want to work for a team providing risk solutions to businesses across many sectors?

Does making new contacts and developing client relationships at a high level appeal?

We are looking for a Business Development Manager - a hybrid role with flexibility to work virtually and from our Newcastle office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Working closely with branch management, developing, monitoring and growing a new business pipeline
• Grow a local network, attending events as required
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of prospect’s objectives and requirements, including the understanding of financials and business strategy
• Establish potential needs and articulate Aon’s risk management solutions in a professional way, using Aon’s sector knowledge, such that we become a logical alternative
• Using and sharing information sector knowledge
• Working with Project Management and Broking, managing the new business process, deliver an initial proposition – involve overseas Aon offices where required
• Liaise with the Claims to establish proposition for new clients
• Participation and leadership of service proposals
• Play a significant role in customisation and quality control of propositions and materials
• Developing good working relationships with Aon specialists, Client Management and services
• Compliance with Aon Corporate’s Business Rules and Statutory/FCA regulations
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests of reputation of any Group company

How this opportunity is different

Clients will be national, multinational or sometimes global; You will need to connect with CEO/ CFOs or Risk Managers to be able to offer an Aon fully tailored approach.
You must also develop a strong Aon internal network to understand and articulate the many innovative solutions available.
Corporate clients require bespoke insurance programmes, associated risk management and risk transfer services. Besides being the insurance broker, we give clients claims service and advice on risk management across most industries.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Sales experience – preferably in new business
• Insurance knowledge is preferable however not essential
• Professional manner
• Presentation skills
• Good commercial awareness
• A good business network
• Results focused
• IT literate with experience using databases

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

#LI-JV1

2562650

Business Development Manager – North East and Cumbria

Do you want to work for a team providing risk solutions to businesses across many sectors?

Does making new contacts and developing client relationships at a high level appeal?

We are looking for a Business Development Manager - a hybrid role with flexibility to work virtually and from our Newcastle office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Working closely with branch management, developing, monitoring and growing a new business pipeline
• Grow a local network, attending events as required
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of prospect’s objectives and requirements, including the understanding of financials and business strategy
• Establish potential needs and articulate Aon’s risk management solutions in a professional way, using Aon’s sector knowledge, such that we become a logical alternative
• Using and sharing information sector knowledge
• Working with Project Management and Broking, managing the new business process, deliver an initial proposition – involve overseas Aon offices where required
• Liaise with the Claims to establish proposition for new clients
• Participation and leadership of service proposals
• Play a significant role in customisation and quality control of propositions and materials
• Developing good working relationships with Aon specialists, Client Management and services
• Compliance with Aon Corporate’s Business Rules and Statutory/FCA regulations
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests of reputation of any Group company

How this opportunity is different

Clients will be national, multinational or sometimes global; You will need to connect with CEO/ CFOs or Risk Managers to be able to offer an Aon fully tailored approach.
You must also develop a strong Aon internal network to understand and articulate the many innovative solutions available.
Corporate clients require bespoke insurance programmes, associated risk management and risk transfer services. Besides being the insurance broker, we give clients claims service and advice on risk management across most industries.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Sales experience – preferably in new business
• Insurance knowledge is preferable however not essential
• Professional manner
• Presentation skills
• Good commercial awareness
• A good business network
• Results focused
• IT literate with experience using databases

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email [e-mail]

#LI-JV1