Business Development Manager

Everywhen, part of the Ardonagh Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression across Ardonagh

Learning & development support

Pension scheme

24-hour employee assistance

Corporate perks (discounts)

Volunteer day

ACT charity donation matching

Spotlight Awards

Job summary

Everywhen is seeking a Business Development Manager in Sheffield to help our broker members grow and to strengthen insurer partnerships. You will act as a trusted adviser, uncover commercial opportunities and drive engagement across the network.

The role focuses on relationship-building, delivering solutions, promoting services, and collaborating with internal teams to support retention and growth. UK-wide travel is expected with a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Insurance experience, ideally in broking, underwriting, account management or business development.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market and broker distribution channels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and proficient use of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with broker members and insurer partners to drive growth and engagement.
• Identifying and developing commercial opportunities that deliver value for members and partners.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact, providing support, guidance and solutions.
• Promoting the network’s products, services and business opportunities to help members succeed.
• Working with internal teams to support member retention, development and new business growth.
• Attending meetings, events and networking opportunities to strengthen relationships and expand your portfolio.
• Contributing to business improvement initiatives and supporting wider strategic projects.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Travel flexibility

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you an experienced insurance professional with a passion for business development and relationship management?

We're looking for a commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our growing team, based in Sheffield. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a leading broker network, helping members grow their businesses, strengthening insurer partnerships and identifying opportunities that deliver value for everyone involved.

You'll be responsible for managing and developing relationships with broker members and insurer partners, acting as a trusted adviser, champion and connector. If you enjoy building strong partnerships, spotting commercial opportunities and influencing business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the growth and success of our member brokers by promoting insurer partnerships, facilitating business opportunities and ensuring members maximise the benefits available through the network.

You’ll be the go-to contact for members and insurer partners, helping to resolve challenges, drive engagement and identify opportunities for business development and growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with broker members and insurer partners to drive growth and engagement.

• Identifying and developing commercial opportunities that deliver value for members and partners.

• Acting as a trusted point of contact, providing support, guidance and solutions.

• Promoting the network’s products, services and business opportunities to help members succeed.

• Working closely with internal teams to support member retention, development and new business growth.

• Attending meetings, events and networking opportunities to strengthen relationships and expand your portfolio.

• Contributing to business improvement initiatives and supporting wider strategic projects.

About You

We're looking for a commercially focused insurance professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and delivering results.

You’ll have:

• Insurance experience, ideally in broking, underwriting, account management or business development.

• A strong understanding of the insurance market and broker distribution channels.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.

• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop growth opportunities.

• A proactive, self‑motivated approach and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong organisational skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, Word and PowerPoint.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, as the role is field based and provides a car allowance.

Desirable

CII qualifications (or working towards them) and experience using broker management systems and management information tools.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family

• Award‑winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects

• Pension scheme for when you feel it's time to retire

• 24‑hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family's physical and mental wellbeing

• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more

• One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities

• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community

• The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business.

We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

As an Everywhen colleague, you will be expected to uphold our values, act professionally and respectfully towards others, and contribute to a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all colleagues to help maintain an environment free from bullying, harassment, victimisation and other inappropriate behaviours, supporting our commitment to an inclusive and high‑performing culture.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.