Strategic Business Development Executive Hybrid Insurance

WTW group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Pension (matched up to 10%)

Hybrid work model

Employee assistance programme

Volunteer day

Car scheme

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new meetings with major UK organisations and to support the events ecosystem. You will research target accounts, initiate outreach via calls, emails and LinkedIn, and coordinate with senior sales colleagues to advance opportunities.

You'll work in a hybrid model, engaging with diverse industries. Exceptional communicators with commercial curiosity will thrive in this role, with a clear path to develop a career in risk advisory and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with senior stakeholders, by phone and email.
• Commercial curiosity about businesses and industries.
• Energy, enthusiasm and persistence in conversations.
• A disciplined, organised approach to research and follow-up.
• Ability to learn quickly and tailor messages.
• A collaborative attitude with senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Open doors and generate meetings with a portfolio of large corporates.
• Research decision-makers and understand each organisation's priorities.
• Reach out via email, LinkedIn and outbound calls to create opportunities.
• Turn conversations into meetings and next steps with senior teams.
• Support WTW events by inviting guests and improving attendance.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and data quality across the portfolio.
• Share insights from conversations with the wider sales team.

Skills

Clear communicator

Commercial curiosity

Energy and persistence

Disciplined research

Quick learner

Good judgement

Collaborative

Transferable sales skills

Job description

WTW is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new meetings with major UK organisations and to support the events ecosystem. You will research target accounts, initiate outreach via calls, emails and LinkedIn, and coordinate with senior sales colleagues to advance opportunities.

You'll work in a hybrid model, engaging with diverse industries. Exceptional communicators with commercial curiosity will thrive in this role, with a clear path to develop a career in risk advisory and