Business Development Specialist

Job description

Business Development Executive (Insurance Industry experience a MUST)

£90000 - £110,000 p/a + 15% variable + 20% bonus

Our client is seeking an ambitious BDE for their Insurance Market Unit in the UK. This is a permanent, fulltime role based in London, but travel will be required on a regular basis to the designated clients relating to this role. There may also be an infrequent travel requirement to other UK, European and rest of the world based on business requirements.

About the job you’re considering

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Roles and Responsibilities

BDE is responsible for ongoing account management and development of new opportunities for the Insurance market unit. Specific responsibilities include:

• Lead / pipeline generation

Early‑stage opportunity creation

Supporting sales and GTM

Collaboration with partners / internal sales teams

Driving demand and contributing to opportunity qualification

Being responsible for the development and annual growth of the account(s)

• Development and successful execution of the account(s) strategies

• Developing of client intimacy enabling delivery of proactive propositions

• Coordinate the marketing, sales, delivery, and subject matter expertise capabilities required to grow the account

• Sell and deliver within the account, adhering to approved revenue and contribution margin guidelines. Work with sales team to develop and drive service offerings and campaigns to develop new business

• Oversight of project teams working on accounts, and accountable for overall account success

• Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships

• Engage with industry leaders, insurtechs and alliances to evaluate joint propositions

Your skills and experience

• 10+ years of account management experience mainly within Financial Services with at

• Good understanding of the general insurance market in motor and home, commercial property and casualty will be advantageous

• Proven track record of sales showing annual incremental growth and profitably

• Ability to shape go-to-market / penetration strategies

• Proven ability to leverage and explore wider partnerships to drive growth and create value for clients with a strong C- level network.

• Understand technology trends and adapt them to meet client's needs and business goals.

• Understanding of working in a Global delivery mod

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English