Development Executive

Stride Resource Management Ltd; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Band B benefits package

Job summary

Stride Resource Management Ltd. is seeking a Development Executive to build a commercial insurance portfolio across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

The role leverages existing banking connections to introduce potential clients and focuses on developing a robust pipeline while enjoying flexible, largely office-free work patterns. You will engage business owners and finance directors, selling a wide range of commercial insurance products and services, with a strong emphasis on new business

Qualifications

• Experience generating new business within commercial insurance broking.
• Broad understanding of commercial insurance products and the ability to engage with businesses of varying sizes.
• Confidence building relationships with business owners, finance directors and senior decision-makers.
• Strong networking skills, particularly with banks, accountants or other professional introducers.
• Proactive approach to managing opportunities and converting introductions into long-term commercial relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop a commercial insurance portfolio across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks and professional introducers to generate new business.
• Win new clients and manage a pipeline with opportunities from £5m to £500m turnover.
• Attend client meetings with flexibility for limited office attendance.

Skills

New business development

Broking experience

Relationship building

Networking with banks

Pipeline management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Build a commercial insurance portfolio across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, with established banking relationships providing introductions to potential clients. This Development Executive opportunity offers a basic salary of up to £75,000, a strong commission structure and the freedom to develop new business without being tied to an office.

You'll be joining a well-established insurance broker with the resources and insurer relationships to compete for businesses ranging from £5 million to £500 million in turnover. Based around Luton, you'll have access to existing banking connections, giving you a valuable starting point for developing a successful new business pipeline.

The opportunity

This is a genuine new business role, with a strong emphasis on building relationships with local businesses and professional introducers.

• Established banking relationships: Benefit from existing banking connections and introductions to businesses with potential commercial insurance requirements.
• A broad client base: Work with companies generating between £5 million and £500 million in turnover, offering opportunities across a wide range of industries.
• Strong broking resources: Access the insurer relationships and technical expertise of an established insurance business to help secure competitive solutions for clients.
• Freedom to manage your diary: Minimal office attendance, giving you more time to meet clients, develop introducer relationships and win business.

Who would suit it?

This position would suit an established Commercial Insurance Development Executive or an Account Executive who enjoys winning new business and wants to concentrate on building a pipeline.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience generating new business within commercial insurance broking.
• A broad understanding of commercial insurance products and the ability to engage with businesses of varying sizes.
• Confidence building relationships with business owners, finance directors and senior decision-makers.
• Strong networking skills, particularly when working with banks, accountants or other professional introducers.
• A proactive approach to managing opportunities and converting introductions into long-term commercial relationships.

You don't need to arrive with a substantial book of business. The emphasis is on your ability to develop relationships, recognise opportunities and build a sustainable pipeline.

The package

• Basic salary: Up to £75,000, depending on experience.
• Commission: 30% once the agreed cost-recovery threshold has been met.
• Benefits: Band B company benefits package.
• Flexible working: Minimal office attendance, with the freedom to manage your working week around clients and business development.
• Location: Covering Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Interested?

This is an opportunity to develop a successful commercial insurance portfolio with access to established banking introductions, realistic growth expectations and a commission structure that rewards performance.