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Business Development Executive

A leading UK insurance brokerage is seeking a Development Executive to join their commercial team. This is a highly visible role, focused on driving new business, developing introducer and affinity relationships, and delivering measurable growth. The successful candidate will work autonomously, managing both self-generated leads and company-provided opportunities, with the ability to significantly influence their earnings and career progression.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

New Business Development

 

  • Generate and develop leads to build a robust pipeline of new business opportunities
  • Achieve and exceed agreed targets for quotes, sales, and revenue
  • Attend client meetings and networking events to promote services and build relationships
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with introducers and affinity partners

 

Client Relationship Management

 

  • Understand clients’ operations, risk management strategies, and insurance needs
  • Present tailored insurance and risk management solutions to secure new business
  • Provide high levels of professional service and support to all clients

 

Account & Commercial Development

 

  • Support contract renewals and service reviews
  • Identify opportunities for additional services, increased volumes, or operational efficiencies
  • Maintain accurate account records, documentation, and CRM entries

 

Compliance & Professional Development

 

  • Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations, GDPR, and internal policies
  • Maintain technical competence and professional qualifications (minimum Cert CII or achieved within 18 months)
  • Keep knowledge of insurance products, service standards, and industry trends up to date

 

Candidate Profile

 

Essential

 

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in insurance sales, business development, or lead generation
  • Proven track record of generating new business and building client relationships
  • Cert CII qualified (or willingness to achieve within 18 months)
  • Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
  • Commercially focused, target-driven, and resilient
  • Confident working independently while collaborating with internal teams

 

Desirable

 

  • Broad working knowledge of General Insurance products
  • Experience working with introducers, affinities, or referral partners
  • Strong technical understanding of insurance and risk management solutions
  • Familiarity with regulated, FCA-authorised environments

 

What’s on Offer

 

  • Competitive salary: £35,000 – £80,000 DOE
  • OTE: £100,000+ with clear opportunity for uncapped earnings
  • Autonomy to manage your own pipeline and client portfolio
  • Supportive, high-performing team and reputable brand
  • Professional development and CPD support to further your career

 

This role offers the chance to take ownership of new business growth, develop long-term relationships, and deliver significant impact within a respected insurance brokerage.

 

To Apply

 

Contact David or Max at Greys Specialist Recruitment


Location: Manchester | Salary: £35000 - £80000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 25/01/2026

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