Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Cultivating robust relationships with broker members and insurance partners to foster growth and engagement.

• Recognizing and developing business opportunities that add value for both members and partners.

• Serving as a reliable point of contact, offering support, guidance, and effective solutions.

• Advocating for the network's offerings, services, and business opportunities to assist members in achieving success.

• Collaborating closely with internal teams to enhance member retention, development, and generate new business.

• Participating in meetings, events, and networking opportunities to strengthen connections and broaden your portfolio.

• Contributing to initiatives aimed at business improvement while supporting broader strategic projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in insurance, preferably in broking, underwriting, account management, or business development.

• A solid understanding of the insurance sector and broker distribution channels.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Commercial acumen with the capability to identify and cultivate growth opportunities.

• A proactive and self-driven mindset, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint.

• A valid UK driving license and a willingness to travel, as the role is field-based and includes a car allowance.

• Desirable: CII qualifications (or in the process of obtaining) and experience with broker management systems and management information tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.

• Opportunity for career advancement across the entire Ardonagh family.

• Award-winning learning and development programs, along with support to attain professional qualifications to boost your expertise and career prospects.

• Pension scheme for when you decide to retire.

• 24-hour Employee Assistance support for your and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing.

• Corporate perks including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, eyecare vouchers, cycle to work, and much more.

• One day of paid volunteering to contribute back to our communities.

• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) – fundraising for charity with donation matching in your local area.

• The Spotlight Awards, where we honor the exceptional talent within the Ardonagh Group and celebrate the brightest individuals across our organization.