Junior Business Development Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

IPS Group Limited is recruiting for a Junior Business Development Manager to join their UK distribution team. The role focuses on building strong relationships with brokers, identifying growth opportunities and driving profitability across the UK market, with travel to offices as needed.

The successful candidate will come from an insurance background with client-facing experience and a commercial mindset, aiming to develop a career in market-facing business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance market with client-facing roles.
• Ability to build long-term broker partnerships and identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with network members and independent brokers.
• Identify growth opportunities with brokers and outline how IPS can support their ambitions.
• Conduct broker reviews, analyse performance data and pipeline activity.
• Support new business and retention targets through market engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise trading opportunities and strengthen broker partnerships.
• Represent IPS Group at broker meetings, networking events and industry functions.

Skills

Broker development

Relationship building

Commercial mindset

Insurance market experience

Account handling

Business development

Job description

Circa 40k/50k Basic + Sales Bonus + Benefits Package

Report to the nearest UK office with travel

We’re currently supporting a leading global insurer as they look to appoint a Business/Broker Development Manager to join their UK distribution team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious insurance professional looking to develop their career in a highly visible, market-facing role. The position would suit an individual with experience in underwriting, broker development, account management, account handling or another client-facing insurance role who enjoys building relationships, working closely with brokers and identifying opportunities for growth. Previous Business Development experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as the business is keen to consider individuals with the right commercial mindset and relationship-building capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and develop relationships with Network members and Independent Brokers, acting as a key point of contact.

- Work with brokers to understand their business plans, identify growth opportunities and demonstrate how the business can support their ambitions.

- Conduct regular broker reviews, analysing account performance, MI and pipeline activity to drive profitable growth.

- Support the achievement of new business and retention targets through effective relationship management and market engagement.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maximise trading opportunities and strengthen broker partnerships.

- Represent the business in the market, attending broker meetings, networking events and industry functions.

About You

- Experience within the insurance market, whether in underwriting, account handling, account executive, broker development, sales or a client-facing commercial role.

- A strong relationship builder who enjoys working closely with brokers and developing long-term partnerships.

- Commercially minded with the ability to spot opportunities for growth and turn conversations into business opportunities.

- Looking to develop a career in a market-facing role. This position would suit an Underwriter, Account Handler or Account Executive seeking a move into business development and distribution.

- Knowledge of commercial insurance products would be advantageous, although product training and support will be provided.

- Motivated, proactive and comfortable building a presence in the market.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a highly respected global insurer. In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements. You’ll also have the opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive organisation that places a strong emphasis on employee development, market visibility and long-term career progression.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.

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0121 392 9061 / 07967 701036

Junior Business Development Manager

Company: IPS Group Limited Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Hours: Full-time Location: Remote work, M1 1RG Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Aug 2026 Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

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