Development Executive

Lloyd & Whyte; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Manchester is seeking a talented Development Executive to join the Direct Corporate Risks team. You will attract new clients and provide exceptional service in a collaborative culture. Required skills include expertise in the UK insurance market and proven success in the haulage sector. The role offers competitive salary, bonus potential, and an excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Your birthday off

Group Personal Pension

Bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Support for study and professional qualifications

Paid time off for volunteering

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and lead the delivery of a new proposition in a niche sector.
• Generate leads via LinkedIn, cold calling, and partnerships.
• Deliver market-leading risk management services.
• Monitor performance against objectives and provide feedback.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for performance deviations.

Skills

Expert knowledge of the UK Commercial Insurance Market

Proven success within the Haulage sector

Time management

Outcome-focused mindset

Education

Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance

Job description

Salary: Negotiable up to £80,000.00 (depending on experience) plus bonus potential

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester

About The Role

Lloyd & Whyte, part of Benefact Group, is seeking a talented Development Executive to join our Direct Corporate Risks team in our [location] office.

The role's purpose is to attract new clients in your area of expertise, providing an exceptional service experience focused on expertise, excellent customer service, and market-leading products.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative, inclusive culture committed to making a difference and building a sustainable future. Recognized among the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer excellent career and development opportunities within a growing, innovative Group—profits support charity and good causes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, create, and lead the delivery of a new proposition and team within a niche sector, such as Cyber, Construction, or High Risk Liability, leveraging your contacts and background.
• Generate leads via LinkedIn, cold calling, introducers, and partnerships, with additional leads provided by the business.
• Deliver market-leading risk management services, especially for motor fleet risks, using our tech-enabled claims system.
• Monitor performance against objectives, forecasts, plans, targets, and budgets; provide regular feedback to the Development Director.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions when performance deviates from plans or issues arise affecting sales or customer satisfaction.

What you'll need to have

• Expert knowledge of the UK Commercial Insurance Market
• Proven success within the Haulage sector
• Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance
• Ability to manage your own time and prioritize work independently
• Outcome-focused mindset

What makes you stand out

• Existing book of business or clients in our specialist sectors (not essential)
• Strong contributor to team ideas, initiatives, and concepts
• Self-motivated & enthusiastic

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including cash plan, income protection, and life assurance
• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
• Support for study and professional qualifications
• Paid time off for volunteering

Hear from the hiring manager

"At Direct Corporate Risks (DCR), we’re not just growing – we’re building something exceptional. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled our business, opened new regional offices, and developed a culture blending commercial ambition with collaboration. We’re proud of our driven, down-to-earth professionals who care about doing right by our clients and each other."

Lloyd & Whyte offers various specialist insurance services, including niche scheme insurance for healthcare, commercial motor, broker-to-broker services, and personal insurance for high-value homes. Our Group comprises five divisions and multiple brands.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group, owned by a charity, and a major UK corporate donor, having given away £250 million since 2014. Our goal is to become the UK’s top corporate donor, with plans to double our size.

We value attracting, empowering, and rewarding talented people, fostering a culture of kindness, ambition, and passion. We are committed to inclusion and diversity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

If you need additional support during recruitment, please let us know.