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Business Development Executive, Commercial Insurance

Sydney Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
As a key member , the Business Development Executive will spearhead growth across APAC's Specialty Industries portfolio. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Sales, EMEA & APAC, this individual will lead the acquisition of new clients and expand market presence across Chemicals, Renewables and Forest Products, leveraging strategic relationships to drive sustainable business growth
  • Join a leading mutual commercial property insurance company
  • A high-impact business development role driving growth across APAC

About Our Client

One of the world's leading commercial property insurers, known for its engineering-led approach to risk management, loss prevention and business resilience for large industrial organisations globally. The company partners with clients across high-risk sectors including chemicals, energy, renewables and forest products, combining insurance solutions with industry-leading risk engineering expertise

Job Description

  • Achieve new business objectives as established by the Regional Sales Manager;
  • Develop strategy and complete call plans / reports to ensure that all prospects' information and documentation are updated in SRS (Strategic Relationship System);
  • Build and maintain excellent relationships with prospective clients and brokers to successfully create continuous new business opportunities;
  • Manage new business opportunities by continuously developing prospects;
  • Maintain an active involvement in the local insurance and brokerage community by participating in meetings, conferences and industry-related functions;
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of competitors' products, services, current pricing strategy and practices.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Executive should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in any discipline;
  • At least 8 years' working experience in risk management, loss prevention engineering, claims or underwriting;
  • Experience in the broader insurance industry is desired but not essential;
  • Knowledge of sales processes (prospecting, nurturing, follow-up, follow-through, negotiating, closing) and proven sales experience is a plus;
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with clients;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including facilitating and presentation;
  • Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills;
  • Technology and social media savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft office software



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Permanent role in the thriving insurance company
  • Exposure across APAC



If you are ready to move forward in your career as a Business Development Executive, Specialty , we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Shruti Patro
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113951
Phone number
+61 2 8221 8144

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Business Development Manager
Industry
Insurance
Location
Sydney
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Shruti Patro
Consultant phone
+61 2 8221 8144
Job Reference
JN-092026-7113951
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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