Business Development / Relationship Manager Job in South West England, South West Uk
My client is a prestigious and well respected Insurance Group. They are an alliance of independent based insurance brokers that are at the heart of communities throughout the UK. Each broker that is part of the group are established and have provided value to local customers and given a first class service. My client combines resources with their brokers to ensure they provide their clients with market leading products and terms.Thus allowing their brokers to continue to provide a local and independent service. Resources provided include Insurer and Supplier Relationships, IT Partnerships, FSA and Regulatory support, product development, cost sharing, strategic support and business development.
The group have proved extremely successful and as a result of further growth they now have a vacancy for a Business Development / Relationship Manager to service the South West looking after 55 members and developing further alliances with new members.
The role will see the successful candidate develop new links with brokers that are not part of the group as well as look after and manage the key relationships with brokers within the group. In addition you will maintain strong relationships with Insurer and supplier relationships.
It is a key role that will see you play a pivotal part in the growth of the group.
You will need a proven Sales / Development track record from within the Insurance sector either from an Insurer background or Outsource Supplier to Insurance brokers and enjoy building business relationships. You will need good market knowledge and have your finger on the pulse within the ever evolving broker marketplace. You will enjoy dealing with people at all levels and enjoy the responsibility of servicing your existing clients to maintain mutual growth targets and plans. You will also need to possess a pro-active and professional approach and enjoy the challenge of recruiting new brokers to the group via networking, firm leads and direct approach.
Experience of a similar role with a broking network would be an advantage, but not essential.
In return, you will be part of an ambitious and ethical group that is expanding and gaining a well respected reputation across the UK. To attract the best, there is a very competitive remuneration package on offer.
For further details and a confidential discussion, please forward your CV / Particulars without delay.
Applications will not be accepted without the relevant insurance experience.