Business Development Executive - #2184959

Insure Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded specialist insurance broking group, known for handling complex and high-stakes risks that others tend to avoid. Due to continued growth, their Trade Credit team is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Executive to win new clients and expand their portfolio.

This is a self-generating new business role. You'll need to be confident approaching the retail broking market and building your own pipeline of prospects. If you have an existing network of referrers, great. If not, building one will be part of your plan for the role.

Open to candidates new to trade credit

Our client is widening the net and welcomes proven new business professionals from any area of insurance. That includes commercial, wholesale, HNW, Employee Benefits, Private Medical Insurance and other specialist lines, whether you've worked for a broker or an insurer. If you're new to trade credit, full training will be provided.

Location

• If you already have trade credit experience, you can be based anywhere in the UK.
• If you're new to trade credit, you'll need to be based in the South West. You'll spend more time in the office in the early stages, learning alongside the team.

What you'll be doing

• Building your own pipeline of trade credit insurance opportunities by approaching the retail market
• Developing a network of referrers and introducers
• Managing the full sales cycle, from first conversation through to onboarding
• Getting to know clients' industries and risks so solutions are properly tailored
• Presenting the business's proposition and negotiating with insurers
• Keeping up with market trends and spotting new opportunities for growth

What you'll bring

• A proven track record of winning new business in insurance, in either a broking or insurer environment (essential)
• Confidence to self-generate leads and build a book from scratch
• If you're new to trade credit, a real commitment to learning a new line of business
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ambition, drive and the flexibility to hit targets
• A customer-focused, strategic mindset
• A willingness to share knowledge and support the wider team
• An understanding of FCA regulation and compliance

What's on offer

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience + commission and bonus incentives
• 25 days' holiday plus an extra half-day off in your birthday month
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life insurance, income protection and sick pay
• Charity and volunteering days
• A supportive, inclusive culture with clear room to develop your career

Interested?

Apply to the role, and for a confidential conversation contact Francesca Franklin or Priya Misra at Insure Recruitment on or .