Development Executive at Benefact Group

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Construction Insurance, High Risk Liability, Risk Management, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Sales Strategy, Performance Monitoring, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Enthusiasm, Networking, Market Analysis, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Salary: Up to £80,000.00 (depending on experience) plus bonus potential Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Duration: Permanent Location: Manchester About the role Lloyd & Whyte, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a talented Development Executive to join our Direct Corporate Risks team in their Manchester office. The purpose of this role is to attract new clients in your area of specialism, working to deliver an exceptional service experience to our client base, with a focus on expertise, excellent customer service and the provision of market leading products. You will be an expert in Commercial Insurance, ideally specialising in one of our key sectors; Cyber, Construction or High Risk Liability. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group — where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Design, create and lead the successful delivery of a new proposition and team within a niche, specialist sector, ideally one of the Cyber, Construction or High Risk Liability sectors, using your own contacts, and previous background Identify and generate own leads via LinkedIn, cold calling, introducers, partnerships. The business shall also provide leads to you to supplement your own activities Provide market leading risk management services, particularly with regards to motor fleet risks using our tech-enabled claims system which provides automatic insights and data to guide strategy Monitor performance against objectives, forecasts, plans, targets and budgets and provide regular feedback to the Development Director in this respect Identify, recommend and agree corrective action with the Development Director as appropriate, where deviations in performance below plans occur, or where other problems arise affecting sales or customer satisfaction What you'll need to have Expert knowledge of the UK Commercial Insurance Market Proven success and demonstrable expertise within the Haulage sector Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance Ability to manage your own time and prioritise work without supervision, to meet deadlines. Outcome focused What makes you stand out Existing book of business or clients within one of our specialist sectors (not essential) Strong contribution to the team through own ideas, initiatives and concepts. Self-motivated & Enthusiastic What we offer 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Your birthday off Group Personal Pension Bonus scheme A holiday buy scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance Enhanced sick pay and parental leave Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications Paid time off for volunteering Hear from the hiring manager "At Direct Corporate Risks (DCR), we’re not just growing – we’re building something exceptional. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled our business, opened new regional offices, and developed a culture that blends commercial ambition with genuine collaboration. We’re proud of the people behind our success – driven, down-to-earth professionals who care about doing the right thing for our clients and each other." Lloyd & Whyte offer a range of specialist insurance services to a variety of clients. Our specialisms range from niche scheme insurance for Healthcare professionals to expert insurance for commercial motor vehicles and professional broker-to-broker insurance services. We also have a wide range of personal insurance services that cover homeowners from standard houses through to thatch & listed character properties and high value homes. The Lloyd & Whyte Group is split into five different client divisions which include multiple companies and brands. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size. We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating aninclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of usfeels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with arange of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interestsand we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applicationsfrom everyone. If you need any additional support during therecruitment process, then please let us know. *Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26

Responsibilities

The Development Executive will attract new clients and deliver exceptional service experiences, focusing on expertise and customer service. Responsibilities include designing and leading the delivery of new propositions, generating leads, and monitoring performance against objectives.