Location: Peterborough (Office-Based Only)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time 8.15am -5.15pm
Our client is a well-established specialist insurance provider with a strong reputation for delivering tailored insurance solutions to individuals, families, professionals, and businesses across the UK and internationally.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a proactive and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with insurance experience, or experience within a highly regulated industry, who enjoys building relationships, converting leads, and driving business growth.
Please note: This is a fully office-based position and does not offer remote or hybrid working.
The Role
Working as part of a busy and supportive team, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, converting warm leads, supporting broker relationships, and providing outstanding customer service to existing clients.
Key responsibilities include:
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Converting warm inbound enquiries into new business opportunities.
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Proactively generating new business through brokers, introducers, affiliates, and direct channels.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and intermediaries.
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Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.
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Supporting existing customers with their insurance requirements and renewals.
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Preparing quotations, renewal terms, and policy documentation accurately and efficiently.
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Managing appointments and meetings with prospective and existing business partners.
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Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
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Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
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Representing the business at networking events and industry conferences when required.
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Ensuring full compliance with FCA regulations and internal procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous experience within the insurance industry or a highly regulated sector such as financial services, banking, legal services, healthcare, or similar.
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Strong sales, business development, or account management experience.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Confidence handling both inbound and outbound calls.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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A proactive and target-driven approach.
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High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Good understanding of regulatory compliance and customer service standards.
Benefits
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Monday to Friday working hours – no evenings or weekends.
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Company pension scheme.
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Attendance bonus.
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement, including additional family days.
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Employee rewards and recognition programme.
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
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Employee wellbeing support and discount schemes.
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Free refreshments and fresh fruit.
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Friendly and supportive working environment.
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Convenient Peterborough location with easy access to the A1.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career within insurance or a regulated commercial environment, offering genuine development opportunities within a growing organisation
Salary description
£26000.00 - £28000.00 per year