Business Development Executive

Employment Specialists Ltd; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Specialists Ltd in Colchester is hiring a Business Development Executive to spearhead new business opportunities in Commercial Insurance. This role involves generating leads through proactive outreach and nurturing relationships. The company offers extensive training and CII support to ensure your success and development in the industry. You should be a confident communicator with a target-driven mindset, willing to drive to the office due to its remote location.

Qualifications

• Professional communicator who builds rapport quickly.
• Proactive with a resilient approach to generating leads.
• Interest in Commercial Insurance; eager to learn.
• Experience with structured training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities with local companies.
• Engage businesses to uncover their insurance needs.
• Build a pipeline through calls, referrals, and networking.
• Attend client meetings to understand risks and needs.
• Prepare and deliver proposals and presentations.
• Manage and grow a portfolio with training and mentoring.

Skills

Confident communication

Proactive approach

Negotiation skills

Target-driven mindset

Job description

Business Client Development | Full Training + CII Support

A highly respected Commercial Insurer in Colchester (with an outstanding reputation in the market) is looking to recruit a Business Development Executive to join their growth-focused team.

This is a new business focused opportunity where you'll be trained to generate and develop your own pipeline of business. You'll be supported with superb training, hands‑on mentoring, and strong technical backing – plus support with CII studies as you build a long‑term career in Commercial Insurance.

Instead of inheriting a book or focusing on servicing, you'll be out in the market creating opportunities and building relationships from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities with local companies
• Target and engage businesses to uncover insurance needs
• Build a consistent pipeline through outbound calls, referrals, introductions and networking
• Book and attend client meetings (phone, video and face‑to‑face) to complete fact‑finds and understand risk
• Help prepare and deliver professional proposals and presentations
• Develop confidence in handling objections, negotiating, and converting opportunities into long‑term client relationships
• Progress towards managing your own portfolio of clients as you grow, with training and mentoring

Qualifications

• A confident, professional communicator who enjoys building rapport quickly
• A proactive, resilient approach – comfortable picking up the phone and creating momentum
• Interest in Commercial Insurance and a genuine desire to build a career in the sector
• A target‑driven mindset and pride in doing things properly
• Any exposure to Commercial Insurance is helpful, but attitude, energy and willingness to learn are key
• Experience with structured training and ongoing coaching from experienced professionals
• Strong technical support around you, so you can focus on learning and winning business
• Support with CII studies as part of your development and progression

Location: Colchester (office‑based). Due to the remote location of the office, you must be able to drive.