Business Development Manager - Insurance

The People Pod; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and connect with Insurance Brokers across the UK. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum plus an uncapped OTE of £50,000. The ideal candidate should have proven B2B sales experience and the ability to build relationships quickly. This position supports hybrid working and provides a relaxed, autonomous culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission structure

Hybrid working

Early finish every Friday

Company pension scheme

Regular socials and team events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B Sales or Business Development is essential.
• A proven track record of exceeding new business sales targets.
• Excellent communication skills - clear, persuasive, and a great listener.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with Insurance Brokers to promote lead generation services.
• Self-generate prospects through research and tools like LinkedIn.
• Deliver tailored proposals that show real value.

Skills

B2B Sales

Relationship building

Communication skills

CRM experience

Tools

HubSpot

Sales Navigator

Job description

Business Development Manager - Insurance

Overview

Reference TPP-BDM/2209 Categories Sales Contract Permanent Location London Salary £35000 - £40000 per annum + OTE £50,000 uncapped

Business Development Manager - Insurance

Ready to take your sales career to the next level?

For over 20 years we have been connecting Insurance Brokers across the UK with the leads they need to help their businesses thrive and grow. We work with some of the best know names in the Insurance industry (think multi-billion global businesses) through to growing SMEs, with an exceptional track record for our quality.

To help fuel our continued growth we\'re now on the hunt for a self-motivated, proactive, Business Development Manager who thrives on building relationships, seizing new opportunities, and driving results.

If you\'re an experience B2B sales professional who goes and makes things happen for yourself rather than waiting for it to come to you, and can turn a conversation into a new partnership in a flash, this could be your next big move.

About the Role

• Identifying and engaging with Insurance Brokers of all shapes and sizes around the UK to promote our lead generation services, opening doors, converting new business opportunities and driving growth
• Strategically self-generating prospects through research, recommendation, referral and the use of tools such as LinkedIn, Sales Navigator etc.
• Pick up the phone and build instant rapport with brokers, open doors, navigate gatekeepers, and secure meetings with decision-makers
• Deliver tailored, engaging proposals that show real value
• Close deals by combining persuasive conversation with a sharp value proposition
• Utilising our CRM to manage your pipeline and track results (HubSpot)
• Keep ahead of market trends
• Help to develop sales marketing assets, case studies and testimonials to support your new business efforts

About You

• Proven experience in B2B Sales or Business Development is essential - if you have experience either working in or selling to the Insurance sector this is a big plus!
• A proven track record of exceeding new business sales targets in a self-generated environment
• Confidence and energy when speaking to new clients on the phone, with instant rapport and relationship building skills
• Skill in handling objections, and strong knowledge of sales techniques and processes
• Excellent communication skills - clear, persuasive, and a great listener
• A tenacious, resilient with a results-driven mindset and genuine hunger to succeed
• CRM experience (HubSpot knowledge is a bonus points)

What\'s in It for You

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission structure
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office)
• Fully remote may be considered but only for people coming from a background selling to Insurance Brokers
• Early finish every Friday
• Relaxed, autonomous culture with a supportive team
• Company pension scheme
• Regular socials and team events

Why You\'ll Love It Here

This isn\'t just another sales role. It\'s a chance to make an impact, have a voice on how the function grows, and be part of a team that celebrates wins together. We give you the tools, support, and freedom to succeed - the rest is up to you.

Ready to grow with us?
If you\'re a natural relationship-builder who isn\'t afraid to pick up the phone, loves the thrill of a sales challenge, and wants to be rewarded for results then we\'d love to hear from you.