Business Development Executive / Insurance Sales Executive
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Location: Peterborough (Office-Based Only)
Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time
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:
* Converting warm inbound enquiries into new business opportunities.
* Proactively generating new business through brokers, introducers, affiliates, and direct channels.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and intermediaries.
* Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services.
* Supporting existing customers with their insurance requirements and renewals.
* Preparing quotations, renewal terms, and policy documentation accurately and efficiently.
* Managing appointments and meetings with prospective and existing business partners.
* Maintaining accurate records and updating internal systems.
* Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
* Representing the business at networking events and industry conferences when required.
* Ensuring full compliance with FCA regulations and internal procedures.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Previous experience within the insurance industry or a highly regulated sector such as financial services, banking, legal services, healthcare, or similar.
* Strong sales, business development, or account management experience.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Confidence handling both inbound and outbound calls.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* A proactive and target-driven approach.
* High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good understanding of regulatory compliance and customer service standards.
Benefits
* Monday to Friday working hours no evenings or weekends.
* Company pension scheme.
* Attendance bonus.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement, including additional family days.
* Employee rewards and recognition programme.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Employee wellbeing support and discount schemes.
* Free refreshments and fresh fruit.
* Friendly and supportive working environment. xsngvjr
* 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.