Development Executive

Development Executive Telford Circa £35,000 basic + Car + Uncapped Bonus Monday to Friday (occasional weekends for events/exhibitions) Our client is seeking to recruit a motivated Development Executive to join their commercial insurance team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within insurance sales, alongside experience in a similar advisory or sales role, with a strong ability to build client relationships, identify customer needs, and deliver tailored, needs-based solutions in a compliant and professional manner. Development Executive Key Responsibilities: * To operate within the commercial fleet insurance division, responding to customer needs and requirements in a professional and timely manner * To work towards agreed sales and retention targets in line with company growth objectives * To ensure all business activities align with company standards, compliance requirements, and regulatory obligations * To maintain the legal and ethical integrity of the business by adhering to all relevant rules and regulations * To proactively identify and develop new business opportunities, including arranging face-to-face client meetings * To build, grow, and maintain a portfolio of clients in line with individual targets * To fully assess and understand client insurance needs through comprehensive reviews at new business stage and renewal * To effectively market both new and renewal business risks to appropriate insurers * To issue renewal terms within required timescales and through appropriate communication channels in accordance with regulatory standards * To identify and recommend risk management solutions to reduce client exposure * To build and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals relevant to client sectors Development Executive Skills & Knowledge Required * Proven experience within insurance sales, alongside experience in a similar advisory or sales role providing specialist, needs-based advice and tailored solutions to customers. * Strong IT skills including email, internet use, and data entry * Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 in Maths and English * Excellent communication and customer service skills (both telephone and face-to-face) * High attention to detail with the confidence to question and verify client information professionally * Ability to assess client needs and match suitable products accordingly * Working knowledge of quotation systems and telephony platforms * Ability to analyse insurer panels and determine appropriate policy suitability * Understanding of insurer schemes, delegated authorities, and rating structures * Knowledge of payment options available to clients * Ability to work independently and use own initiative