Associate Director

Aon Hewitt; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm located in London is seeking a Business Development Associate Director. The role involves creating strategies to reach new business opportunities and building relationships with clients. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and proven experience in the insurance market. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and promote a diverse workforce with flexible working solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working solutions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in insurance market.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Driving license B is required.

Responsibilities

• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities.
• Building relationships with new clients and understanding their needs.
• Preparing commercial presentations and managing the contact database.

Skills

Proven experience in insurance market

Good command of English both written and spoken

Problem solving skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or relevant field

Job description

Business Development Associate Director

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or domestic partner status. Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.

Job Description

• Creating strategies to successfully reach new business opportunities
• Building relationships with new clients, understanding their needs and developing quotes to address these needs
• Attending conferences and events to build relationships with industry partners and stay up to date with new trends
• Creating sales forecasts and actively working towards reaching them
• Preparation of commercial presentations and management and updating of the contact database.
• Possessing a strong understanding of the company’s products, the competition in the industry and positioning

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics or relevant field
• Proven experience in insurance market
• Good command of English both written and spoken is an asset
• Efficiently work under pressure and deadlines to complete assigned task
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Problem solving skills, goal orientation and proactivity
• Above-average negotiation skills
• Driving license B

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.

Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.

We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture encourages and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.