Business Development Executive - Commercial Insurance

Howden Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden Ireland is hiring a Business Development Executive to join our Commercial team and grow a small enterprise book. You will convert leads, coordinate submissions and documentation, and support regional offices to win new business.

Based in Dublin with hybrid working, this role offers structured training and a clear pathway to progress into a Commercial Sales Executive position. Strong communication and negotiation skills, plus experience in insurance or professional services sales, are

Qualifications

• Experience in business development and growing client portfolios.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a client-centric approach.
• Knowledge of Irish insurance market and broker networks.

Responsibilities

• Convert leads generated through multiple channels and assist regional offices.
• Support submissions, quotations, and new business opportunities.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and timely issuance; support premium debiting.

Skills

Business development

Lead generation

Account management

Negotiation

Education

CIP qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like‑minded people driving change at Howden.

Based in any of our Dublin offices, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a new vacancy as an Business Development Executive for our small enterprise Commercial book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Commercial team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Head of Sales the successful candidate will support the sales function by helping to convert leads, assisting regional offices, coordinating documentation and maintaining strong compliance standards. With the right attitude and commitment, this role offers structured training, practical experience and a clear pathway to progress into a Commercial Sales Executive role.

Key Responsibilities

• Use available online platforms to follow up and convert leads generated through digital channels, outbound telemarketing, regional office referrals, web enquiries and inbound phone calls.
• Assist the sales team with submissions, quotation proposals and new business opportunities.
• Support the debiting of premiums and ensure documentation is accurate, complete and issued on time.
• Work with regional offices to help bind new risks efficiently and professionally.
• Follow up with insurers for outstanding documentation and ensure timely receipt of all required paperwork.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, insurers and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strict adherence to Howden Ireland and wider Group compliance standards and ensure all files and processes meet regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to enquiries, provide clear information and help deliver a excellent customer experience.
• Keep the CRM system fully up to date with accurate records of leads, opportunities and customer interactions.
• Assist with ad hoc sales tasks and wider team activity as required.

About You

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account acquisition (insurance or professional services preferred).
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a pipeline independently.
• Strong organisational and time management capability.
• Comfortable working to revenue targets and KPIs
• Experience within commercial insurance brokerage
• Knowledge of Irish insurance market and insurer appetite
• CIP qualification
• Existing professional network within target sectors
• Resilient and adaptable in a competitive sales environment.

About Howden Ireland

Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.

For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)

What do we offer in return?

A Career That You Define. At Howden, We Value Diversity – There Is No One Howden Type. Instead, We’re Looking For Individuals Who Share The Same Values As Us

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

• Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent