Business Development Director – Insurance (UK & Ireland)

Methodius Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation Package

22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

Continuous Learning & Development

Company discounts

On-site parking

Bike-to-work scheme

Job summary

Methodius Ltd is seeking a Business Development Director to lead a team in Dublin, focusing on driving new business sales within the Insurance sector. The role involves developing and executing sales strategies across a broad portfolio of IT services, including AI solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record, strong knowledge of the General Insurance market in the UK and Ireland, and the ability to build senior relationships. Benefits include an annual bonus, pension, medical insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of achieving sales and revenue targets.
• Strong knowledge of the General Insurance market in the UK & Ireland.
• Understanding of insurance operations and technology, including AI trends.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams.
• Strong commercial awareness in IT services sales.
• Ability to build relationships at CxO level.
• Established network within the Insurance sector.
• Self-starter able to navigate complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain senior (CxO-level) relationships across target accounts.
• Develop and execute sales strategies for the Insurance market.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities including underpenetrated areas.
• Create compelling propositions and business cases aligned to client needs.
• Manage pipeline, reporting, and bid governance processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to win deals.
• Support RFP responses and market positioning.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and provide market insight.

Skills

Sales performance

General Insurance knowledge

IT services sales

Relationship building

Commercial awareness

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

My client is looking for a Business Development Director to head up a team in Dublin. This role reports to the Vertical Sales Lead and sits within a high-performing Insurance team across the UK and Ireland. The organisation has an established reputation and client base in the sector, with a strong ambition to expand its footprint in the General Insurance market.

We are seeking a Business Development Director to drive new business sales and revenue across the Insurance sector. The role focuses on positioning a broad portfolio of IT services and IP-led solutions, including IT transformation, digital, BPO, cyber, and AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain senior (CxO-level) relationships across target accounts
• Develop and execute sales strategies for the Insurance market
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including underpenetrated areas
• Create compelling propositions and business cases aligned to client needs
• Manage pipeline, reporting, and bid governance processes
• Collaborate with internal teams (solutions, pre-sales, marketing, legal) to win deals
• Support RFP responses and market positioning
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and provide market insight

Context

Insurance is a strategic growth area, with significant untapped opportunity aligned to existing capabilities and ongoing investment.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Proven track record of achieving sales and revenue targets
• Strong knowledge of the General Insurance market in the UK & Ireland
• Understanding of insurance operations and technology, including AI trends
• Experience working across cross-functional teams
• Strong commercial awareness in IT services sales
• Ability to build relationships at CxO level
• Established network within the Insurance sector
• Self-starter able to navigate complex organisations

Desirable

• Knowledge of insurance regulation
• Understanding of AI’s impact on the industry

Salary dependent on candidate experience. Benefits: Annual Bonus Scheme. Contributory Pension. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance & Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Package. 22 days annual leave + 10 public holidays. Continuous Learning & Development. Access to extensive training & certification resources. Lunch & Learn sessions. Additional perks including company discounts, on-site parking, and bike-to-work scheme.

Based in Dublin. (1 day onsite per week). Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland/EU.