Business Development Manager - Construction Insurance

Henley Chase; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK seeks an experienced sales executive to join a high-performance sales team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in B2B sales, ideally within the construction sector. Responsibilities include generating new business, managing relationships, and maintaining CRM records. Competitive salary and commission structure, with opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Proven success in B2B sales, ideally in construction insurance or related sectors.
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and resilient in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through targeted outreach and networking.
• Qualify prospects and understand project needs.
• Manage relationships throughout the sales cycle.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Commercial acumen

Job description

ou'll join a high-performance sales team responsible for identifying, winning and expanding relationships with SME and large-scale developers. This is a consultative role requiring strong commercial awareness, confidence in discussing technical insurance solutions, and a focus on long-term client value.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through targeted outreach and proactive networking - this is a true sales executive role, outbound targets are tough but rewards are reflective.
• Qualify prospects and understand project needs, build-cost profiles and risk landscapes
• Present AHCI warranty solutions and value proposition clearly and persuasively
• Manage relationships throughout the sales cycle — initial enquiry to policy inception
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline forecasting
• Attend industry events, site meetings and client presentations across the Midlands
• Support strategic growth in the region by identifying market opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Proven success in B2B sales — ideally construction insurance, property finance or related built-environment sectors - but flexible for the right personality
• Ability to build trust with developers, contractors and professional advisers
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-motivated, ambitious and resilient in a target-driven environment
• Excellent communication and commercial acumen

Preferred but not essential

• Experience in structural warranties, latent defects insurance, or construction risk

Rewards & Progression

• Basic Salary: £25,000 - £50,000 (experience-based)
• Commission: Achievable OTE 2x basic salary, completely uncapped
• Ongoing training, industry qualifications and clear pathway to Senior Sales / Regional Management
• A role with autonomy, impact and real career progression as the office scales