Business Development Manager

Our client is a leading and well-established insurer with an outstanding reputation for innovation, exceptional customer service and long-term success. Having built a strong presence within the market, they continue to invest in their people, partnerships and future growth, making this an exciting time to join the business. They are now seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding their network, strengthening strategic partnerships and driving new business across the region.

This is a full-time, permanent, remote field-based position with monthly travel to their Somerset office, offering a competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside paid business expenses, private medical insurance and an excellent suite of employee benefits.

You'll inherit an established portfolio of high-value partner relationships while proactively identifying and developing new business opportunities. You'll lead commercial conversations, generate and convert new leads, expand strategic distribution channels and build long-term partnerships that drive sustainable growth. Working closely with intermediaries and key stakeholders, you'll play a key role in strengthening the company's market presence, maximising existing relationships and uncovering new opportunities for continued commercial success. If you're a commercially minded Business Development professional who thrives on building relationships, opening doors and delivering results, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact within a respected, forward-thinking organisation while taking the next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Inherit, manage and grow an established portfolio of partner relationships.
• Generate, qualify and convert leads into long-term commercial opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with intermediaries, brokers and key stakeholders.
• Lead commercial conversations and confidently promote the company's proposition.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to support business growth and product development.
• Monitor partnership performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the business professionally as a trusted brand ambassador.

About You

• Proven success in a Business Development role with a strong track record of generating and winning new business.
• Experience managing both existing partner relationships and developing new commercial opportunities.
• Confident leading commercial conversations and converting leads into lasting partnerships.
• Highly relationship-focused with exceptional communication and influencing skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and motivated by achieving results.
• Previous experience within financial services, insurance or healthcare sector  would be highly advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across your region, with monthly visits to the Somerset office.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid business expenses.
• An excellent suite of employee benefits, including private medical insurance, free on-site parking, a company-wide bonus incentive scheme and a range of additional employee perks.
• Remote role with monthly travel to the Somerset office.

Elite Staffing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.