Business Development Manager - Employee Benefits

Aon; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead sales efforts in Employee Benefits. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from home and travel to key client locations, engaging with senior leaders in large corporations to secure new partnerships. The ideal candidate will excel in negotiation and relationship management, contributing to Aon's mission of shaping better decisions for clients.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Inclusive workforce

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• Proven record in employee benefit sales performance.
• Experience in healthcare, risk consulting, and DC advisory services.
• Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales of Employee Benefit propositions.
• Engage clients through networking and telemarketing.
• Develop relationships with senior leaders in corporate businesses.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Influencing skills

Job description

Business Development Manager

Does networking and striking up conversation come naturally to you?

Are you someone who is driven by the prospect of following a lead and engaging with potential clients?

Does working for an organisation who is a global leader in their field appeal to you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Aon Business Development Manager is a role where you will have broader conversations around Health, Wellbeing and Employee Benefits. You will engage with senior leaders in mid to large corporate and global businesses and be at the forefront of securing new opportunities for clients to work with Aon.

The best part – it’s a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to work at home, visiting clients and from one of our key locations (Manchester, Leeds, London, Bristol or Birmingham), it all depends on you and the moments that matter.

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 organisation, 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

The jobholder will be responsible for sales of the Employee Benefit proposition to new clients and new services to existing clients. Sales will come from a number of introduction sources including, Aon network, client networking, personal networking or telemarketing led appointments.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Strong negotiation skills, with a proven record in employee benefit sales performance, including online sales.
Healthcare and Risk consulting and broking and DC advisory services experience
An enthusiastic team player with strong relationship and empathy building skills who is capable of selling reasons for change to a diverse range of clients.
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Strong interpersonal skills – able to communicate and engage well across organisational levels, particularly and C-suite and Senior Reward or Human Resource managerial levels.
Well developed influencing skills and the ability to achieve success through others.
Commercial understanding of business and risk factors
A thorough understanding of different sales processes and methodologies and the value of marketing

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, colour, 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-LW1

#LI-hybrid

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Business Development Manager

Does networking and striking up conversation come naturally to you?

Are you someone who is driven by the prospect of following a lead and engaging with potential clients?

Does working for an organisation who is a global leader in their field appeal to you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Aon Business Development Manager is a role where you will have broader conversations around Health, Wellbeing and Employee Benefits. You will engage with senior leaders in mid to large corporate and global businesses and be at the forefront of securing new opportunities for clients to work with Aon.

The best part – it’s a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to work at home, visiting clients and from one of our key locations (Manchester, Leeds, London, Bristol or Birmingham), it all depends on you and the moments that matter.

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 organisation, 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

The jobholder will be responsible for sales of the Employee Benefit proposition to new clients and new services to existing clients. Sales will come from a number of introduction sources including, Aon network, client networking, personal networking or telemarketing led appointments.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Strong negotiation skills, with a proven record in employee benefit sales performance, including online sales.
Healthcare and Risk consulting and broking and DC advisory services experience
An enthusiastic team player with strong relationship and empathy building skills who is capable of selling reasons for change to a diverse range of clients.
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Strong interpersonal skills – able to communicate and engage well across organisational levels, particularly and C-suite and Senior Reward or Human Resource managerial levels.
Well developed influencing skills and the ability to achieve success through others.
Commercial understanding of business and risk factors
A thorough understanding of different sales processes and methodologies and the value of marketing

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, colour, 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-LW1

#LI-hybrid