Business Development Manager - Employee Benefits

LGBT Great; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in Employee Benefits is seeking a Business Development Manager in Manchester. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to engage with clients while leveraging your negotiation skills in selling Employee Benefits. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Global Wellbeing Days

Inclusive workforce and culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in employee benefit sales, including online sales.
• Experience in healthcare, risk consulting, or broking.
• Enthusiastic team player with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for selling the Employee Benefit proposition to new clients.
• Introduce new services to existing clients sourced from various channels.
• Engage with senior leaders in corporate and global businesses.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-Building

Empathy

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Influencing Skills

Commercial Understanding

Sales Processes Knowledge

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 that is a global leader in its field appeal to you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Aon Business Development Manager role involves 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.

This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to work from home, visit clients, or work from one of our key locations (Manchester, Leeds, London, Bristol, or Birmingham), depending on your preferences and the moments that matter.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

We shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people worldwide. As an organisation, we are united through trust as an inclusive team, passionate about helping colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The jobholder will be responsible for selling the Employee Benefit proposition to new clients and introducing new services to existing clients. Sales will originate from various sources including the Aon network, client networking, personal contacts, or telemarketing-led appointments.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in employee benefit sales, including online sales.
• Experience in healthcare, risk consulting, broking, and DC advisory services.
• An enthusiastic team player with strong relationship-building and empathy skills capable of selling change to a diverse range of clients.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively across organizational levels, especially with C-suite and senior HR or reward managers.
• Well-developed influencing skills and the ability to succeed through others.
• Commercial understanding of business and risk factors.
• Thorough knowledge of various sales processes and marketing strategies.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our benefits package, we promote an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment supports your wellbeing and work/life balance. We offer two "Global Wellbeing Days" annually to encourage self-care. We also provide flexible working arrangements.

Our culture encourages learning, sharing, and growth, helping you reach your full potential. At Aon, you are valued, relevant, and connected.

We value an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues can be authentic. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodations during the application and employment process. For more information, contact [e-mail].

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