Senior Business Development Manager

Heres what youll be doing:This is a senior role reporting directly to the Head of Insurer Markets where you will act as a subject matter expert on insurers and the wider market. You will lead on delivering commercial income with your defined panel of partners taking ownership of the best financial outcomes for the business while maintaining strong lasting relationships.What sets this role apart is the balance between driving financial performance and championing the best outcomes for our customers. You wont just be following a process; you will use your expertise to influence placement strategy horizon scan for future trends and challenge the status quo to support our core and new market strategies.As one of our Senior Business Development Managers youll:Lead sales business development and relationship management activities with a defined panel of prospective and existing insurers.Negotiate commercial terms and contracts to onboard new partners ensuring the best financial results for Simply Business.Drive placement strategy for all business lines ensuring the best arrangements for customers insurers and the business.Horizon scan for competitor activity and future trends to inform our strategic direction and internal thinking.Act as the business owner for tenders and book transfers delivering initiatives that unlock capacity.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve day-to-day issues and support the best outcomes for the business.Were looking for someone who is:Highly skilled in complex commercial and contractual negotiations with a track record of achieving results.A skilled networker with deep connections within the UK insurance industry and strong product knowledge.Strategic and analytical capable of using data and insurance metrics to drive insights and inform actions.Creative and solution-oriented ready to bring new ideas to the table to support pipeline building.Assertive and confident able to remain calm under pressure while working with stakeholders at all levels.Self-reliant and motivated consistently delivering against objectives even during periods of uncertainty.We know its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.)We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.Ready to join us Apply today.About Simply BusinessWe insure small businesses and enable big dreams not just for our customers but for our people and communities too. With overactive insurance policies we protect builders bakers landlords and more than 1200 other trades.Were a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build we fail we learn and we improve. Were a B Corp too which recognises our strong track record of having a positive impact on people society and the environment.Why not check out our advert on YouTube: Simply Business TV advert 2024: Simply the BestWhat are the benefits of working at Simply BusinessWe offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits.Our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if youre the secondary caregiver.Our life event leave is an extra days leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees we offer a two week paid sabbatical after five years of service then four weeks off after ten years of service.And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with private medical insurance through BUPA that covers any pre-existing condition. And a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses.We also make sure youre compensated fairly with a competitive salary based on your experience and the market were in. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance.Theres access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling.Well match what you put into your pension up to five per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum thats four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit schemeOur salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand new fully insured and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months service).And our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover dental insurance travel insurance or a gym membership.Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team Apply today.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,Financial Acumen,Account Management,Pricing,Salesforce,Strategic Planning,Enterprise Sales,negotiation,Management Consulting,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1