Business Development Executive

Brown & Brown, Inc.; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in North East England is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance client relationships and drive new sales. Candidates will market a wide range of insurance products and follow up on client inquiries. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, alongside a proactive approach to sales. The position offers a negotiable salary, bonus potential, and a commitment to professional growth with ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Bonus and benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance broking or transferable skills from other sectors.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Market insurance products to new and existing clients.
• Follow up on prospect data and online inquiries.
• Generate new business sales opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

.Business Development Executive page is loaded## Business Development Executivelocations: Durham, England, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R24\_0000003835Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.**Business Development Executive****Location: Newcastle upon Tyne & Durham (On site)****Salary: Negotiable + bonus + benefits****Overview**We are currently looking for a Business Development Executive to join our professional and welcoming team in Newcastle.Brown & Brown Newcastle provide specialist products to Commercial clients throughout the UK. We have sustained one of the highest customer satisfaction and retention rates within the industry by focusing on the precise needs of our clients.The position of Business Development Executive is a key role and requires a professional and business-like approach. We focus heavily on training and development and a full induction and training plan will be provided to successful applicants.**Day to day:*** Marketing our extensive range of insurance products and services to new and existing clients by phone and email.* Effectively following up on prospect data, online inquiries, and marketing campaigns to build up and nurture a long term pipeline of sale opportunities.* Contacting businesses to generate new business sales opportunities.* Appointment setting.* Visiting clients with account executives.* Use specialised tools, social media and news channels to identify business issues which help position their product and services to give them a competitive advantage.* Rapport building and strong relationships with prospect and clients.* Attend local networking events and assist with our events throughout the year.**The Rewards:*** A negotiable basic salary + Bonus and all the normal benefits (25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Death in Service etc.)* Access to both Flexible benefits and our annual share save scheme (15% discount on BRO shares (post probation).* Full support for your professional development (including fully funded qualifications)**Your Experience:*** Insurance Broking experience (but not essential) or transferrable skills from other business sectors* Clear, confident, and persuasive communication skills - both written and verbal* Ability to work alone and as part of a team* High attention to detail* High level customer service skills* Time management and organisational skills* Takes initiative, sets personal goals, and pushes for continual improvement.* Analytical and problem solving skillsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions.We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.”While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.