Business Development Executive - Commercial

Business Development Executive

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly driven business development executive to join our team in Q Underwriting in Chelmsford.

You will be confident, have a professional telephone manner and have the ability to work under pressure to ensure targets are met.

You will need to assist in development of brokers via telemarketing, to generate leads, increase awareness of product range, build a database of broker insight, chase and convert quotes and identify potential / opportunities for Q Underwriting and other areas of PIB Group Wholesale.

Although this role is Chelmsford based it can be considered to offer this role with Hybrid working arrangements after a qualifying period.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation - Developing leads from existing brokers and identifying new brokers in the market that match our underwriting appetite.
• Broker Insight - Building a database of insight into our existing brokers.
• Quote Chasing: - Following up on quotes on behalf of underwriters across Q-Underwriting.
• Development - Identifying broker potential and reactivating dormant accounts.
• Finding cross-sell opportunities for other parts of PIB Group and following up on marketing campaigns, initiatives and insurance events.
• Organising and attending meetings with my account leads to maintain relationships and to always ensure they are satisfied with our services and products offered.
• Growing panel of brokers Engaging with a selected panel of brokers every 6-8 weeks to build rapport and speak of the key products Q can offer. This in turn will generate new business presentations which is then forwarded to the correct underwriting teams across the brand.

Experience:

• An understanding of the insurance industry is a bonus however if you are keen to pursue a career within the sector consideration will be given as full training provided
• You will be able to manage stakeholders at all levels, having a personable approach, and ability to build excellent rapport as well as providing a quality service.
• You will be able to multi-task, with excellent levels of organisation and time management skills, and display a high level of attention to detail.
• You will be fully proficient in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• You have highly developed communication skills (both verbal and written).

Further information
As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -

• Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
• Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
• A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
• Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
• Referral schemes
• Discounted rates on PIB products
• We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support,health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
• If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to give something back interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
• We also offer a wide range of discounts includinga kids pass giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
• PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
• Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
• PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIBs carbon footprint.

We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Location: Chelmsford, GB

Posted Date: 9/22/2024