Business Development Manager

MPJ Recruitment; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and distribution in insurance markets, focusing on broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in business development within insurance or financial services, with expertise in regulatory compliance. The role offers competitive salary, bonus schemes, and a hybrid working model that supports work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Structured career development programs

Bonus schemes

Regular team activities

Dynamic, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development in insurance or financial services.
• Expertise in broker distribution models and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen broker relationships for new opportunities.
• Negotiate and implement broker agreements.
• Identify growth opportunities and deliver measurable results.

Skills

Business development

Broker relationships

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Job description

Business Development Manager

£50,000-£60,000 DOE plus bonus & benefits

Full time / permanent

Home based, United Kingdom

MPJ Recruitment are currently searching for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to take a key role in driving our clients sales and distribution strategy. With a strong reputation for innovation, customer service, and broker partnerships, our client specialises in motor, taxi, and learner driver insurance markets.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen broker relationships to drive new opportunities in both established and emerging markets.
• Negotiate and implement broker agreements that align with FCA Consumer Duty requirements and fair value principles.
• Identify growth opportunities, assess profitability, and deliver measurable results through strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with key teams (underwriting, compliance, product development, marketing) on new product launches and go-to-market strategies.
• Support the execution of effective distribution strategies, ensuring alignment with target markets and customer needs.
• Represent the business at industry events and contribute to enhancing our brand's visibility across the sector.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in business development roles in the insurance or financial services industries.
• Expertise in broker distribution models and regulatory compliance, particularly around FCA and Consumer Duty.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for maintaining long-term partnerships.
• Commercial acumen with an ability to analyse growth and profitability opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute to cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred, but not required

• Familiarity with motor, taxi, or niche insurance markets.
• Knowledge of insurtech or digital distribution solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid working, with flexibility to suit your work-life balance.
• 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off and additional perks for long service.
• Structured career development programs to ensure clear progression.
• Bonus schemes and access to regular team activities.
• A dynamic, inclusive environment focused on delivering good customer outcomes and driving innovation in specialist insurance products.

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