Business Development Manager (Insurance)

Office Angels; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance firm in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially minded, and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include developing relationships with brokers, attending trade shows, and identifying new business opportunities. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including on-site parking and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

On-site parking

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Frequent socials including Summer and Christmas parties

Environmentally conscious supplies

Company lunches last Friday of every month

Opportunity to participate in local fundraising

Long service awards

Amazing in-house training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining relationships with brokers.
• Meeting brokers in person and through phone/email.
• Attending team meetings and contributing towards goals.
• Attending trade shows and networking events.
• Arranging follow-ups with brokers.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Collaborating with internal teams to provide solutions.
• Updating details of new brokers.
• Updating weekly reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Team working skills

Proactive and forward-thinking

Job description

Title: Business Development Manager (Insurance)

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: 30,000 - 40,000 (Depending on experience)

Days/ Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Benefits

• On-site parking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Frequent socials including Summer and Christmas parties
• Environmentally conscious – you'll be supplied with sustainable products
• Company lunches the last Friday of every month
• Opportunity to participate in local fundraising
• Long service awards
• Amazing in-house training

The company

We're working in partnership with a well-established insurance firm based in Chelmsford to find an experienced and proactive Business Development Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and high‑performing team within a business that's known for its strong client relationships and industry reputation. The role offers a varied mix of office‑based work, client meetings, and attending trade shows and industry events. You'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing relationships, and helping drive growth across key markets. If you're commercially minded, confident in client‑facing environments, and looking to make a real impact within a respected insurance business, we'd love to hear from you.

Duties

• Developing and maintaining relationships with brokers within the South East and East of England Area.
• Meeting brokers in person as well as liaising with them through phone and email.
• Attending team meetings and contributing towards goals.
• Attending trade shows and networking events.
• Arranging follow‑ups with brokers.
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities, driving growth for the business.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to provide solutions to meet the unique needs of each broker.
• Updating and checking details of new brokers.
• Updating weekly reports.

The ideal candidate

• Previous experience working within the insurance industry
• Strong communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Great team working skills
• Proactive and forward‑thinking

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