Remote Senior VP of Business Development

Sedgwick; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking a Senior Vice President of Business Development for Casualty to drive growth, expand market presence, and forge strategic partnerships. This executive role leads the business development function, sets revenue goals, and aligns with leadership to execute growth strategy.

The role emphasizes external relationships, cross‑functional collaboration, and data‑driven ROI while ensuring compliance and organizational alignment in a fast‑growing, multi‑unit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, risk management, or related field.
• 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.
• Proven track record of leading large scale growth initiatives and securing high value partnerships.
• Executive Senior leadership experience within a complex, high growth, or multi‑unit organization.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develops and leads the company’s business development strategy to support long‑term growth and competitive positioning.
• Business Growth & Market Expansion: Identifies, pursues, and secures new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
• Relationship Management: Cultivates and maintains strong executive‑level relationships with clients, partners, investors, and external organizations.
• Team Leadership & Development: Leads, mentors, and develops a high‑performing business development team with a focus on accountability, innovation, and results.
• Financial & Operational Excellence: Oversees budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for business development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Executive leadership

Education

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

CPCU and/or ARM designation

Job description

Sedgwick is seeking a Senior Vice President of Business Development for Casualty to drive growth, expand market presence, and forge strategic partnerships. This executive role leads the business development function, sets revenue goals, and aligns with leadership to execute growth strategy.

The role emphasizes external relationships, cross‑functional collaboration, and data‑driven ROI while ensuring compliance and organizational alignment in a fast‑growing, multi‑unit environment.