Business Development Manager - construction insurance

Job Description:

ou’ll join a high-performance sales team responsible for identifying, winning and expanding relationships with SME and large-scale developers. This is a consultative role requiring strong commercial awareness, confidence in discussing technical insurance solutions, and a focus on long-term client value.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through targeted outreach and proactive networking - this is a true sales executive role, outbound targets are tough but rewards are reflective. 
• Qualify prospects and understand project needs, build-cost profiles and risk landscapes
• Present AHCI warranty solutions and value proposition clearly and persuasively
• Manage relationships throughout the sales cycle — initial enquiry to policy inception
• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline forecasting
• Attend industry events, site meetings and client presentations across the Midlands
• Support strategic growth in the region by identifying market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in B2B sales — ideally construction insurance, property finance or related built-environment sectors - but flexible for the right personality 
• Ability to build trust with developers, contractors and professional advisers
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Self-motivated, ambitious and resilient in a target-driven environment
• Excellent communication and commercial acumen

Preferred but not essential

• Experience in structural warranties, latent defects insurance, or construction risk

Rewards & Progression

• Basic Salary: £25,000 – £50,000 (experience-based)
• Commission: Achievable OTE 2x basic salary, completely uncapped
• Ongoing training, industry qualifications and clear pathway to Senior Sales / Regional Management
• A role with autonomy, impact and real career progression as the office scales