Remote Senior VP, Business Development & Growth

Sedgwick; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick’s Senior Vice President of Business Development leads growth, builds strategic partnerships, and drives market expansion. The role shapes a scalable growth strategy, aligns with executive leadership, and expands the company’s footprint across markets.

The position emphasizes relationship management and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve revenue goals. The role requires a seasoned executive with a track record in large‑scale growth initiatives, deep industry knowledge, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or a related field, from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required.
• Ten plus (10+) years of related experience, to include relationship building in the claims management or risk management area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the company’s business development strategy to support long‑term growth and competitive positioning.
• Evaluates market trends, emerging opportunities, and industry shifts to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Partners with the executive team to set revenue goals, growth targets, and organizational priorities.
• Identifies, pursues, and secures new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
• Oversees pipeline development and ensures consistent advancement of high‑value opportunities.
• Expands the company’s footprint in existing and new markets by building relationships with key stakeholders and industry leaders.
• Cultivates and maintains strong executive‑level relationships with clients, partners, investors, and external organizations.
• Represents the company at industry events, conferences, and business forums to elevate brand visibility.
• Negotiates high‑impact contracts, agreements, and partnerships that align with organizational goals.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a high‑performing business development team with a focus on accountability, innovation, and results.
• Fosters cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Product teams.
• Establishes performance metrics, monitoring systems, and reporting mechanisms to drive team success.
• Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for business development initiatives.
• Uses data‑driven insights to evaluate opportunity viability, ROI, and strategic risks.
• Ensures compliance with organizational policies, legal standards, and industry regulations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or a related field

CPCU and/or ARM designation

Job description

Sedgwick’s Senior Vice President of Business Development leads growth, builds strategic partnerships, and drives market expansion. The role shapes a scalable growth strategy, aligns with executive leadership, and expands the company’s footprint across markets.

The position emphasizes relationship management and cross‑functional collaboration to achieve revenue goals. The role requires a seasoned executive with a track record in large‑scale growth initiatives, deep industry knowledge, and the