Business Development Sales Manager

• Annual Salary: Up to £65,000per annum plus bonus
• Location: London, UK (Remote)
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Insurance London are looing for a candidate to join a leading global company with 80 years of expertise in Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, and related financial services. They are looking for a Sales Executive to drive new business sales and support our national efforts, particularly focusing on the Midlands region. This role offers the chance to be part of a close-knit international organisation where your contributions directly impact our success.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver new business sales to meet individual and team targets.
• Liaise with the Commercial Department to ensure prudent Commercial Underwriting of Credit Insurance Business, adhering to Group and UK Rules and Standards.
• Develop interest and awareness in the Credit Insurance market in your allocated geographical region to generate leads and secure profitable business.
• Identify opportunities for all product lines, maximising contribution to the business and converting internal leads.
• Develop and build a network of introducers and a panel of general insurance brokers in your geographical area to provide new business leads.
• Work closely with Commercial Underwriting, the Marketing Department, and any external marketing resources in managing leads and feeding back activity results.
• Ensure a timely and efficient service to prospects and clients in collaboration with the Client Services & Contract Services teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree educated (2.1) in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience; previous experience in the Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) industry is desirable.
• Autonomous with the ability to self-motivate and focus on goals while working independently.
• Strong sales negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and allocate time effectively.
• In-depth familiarity with various contract structures to negotiate between price and risk optimally.
• Knowledge of the current economic climate and its impact on the market.
• Driven and thrives in a target-driven environment.
• Proven track record in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
• Proven ability to build long-term relationships both internally and externally.
• Understanding of compliance in a regulated environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Dynamic, international working environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-border collaboration.
• Exposure to senior leadership.

To apply for this Sales Executive position, please submit your updated CV and I will be in touch! Please note you must have a credit insurance background.