The role

We’re now looking for a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to join our Jensten London Markets (JLM) team, here at the Jensten Group. Based from our office in Central London and reporting to the Head of Broker Support & Trading Operations, the main purpose of the role is to support the development of Broker accounts, to provide profitable growth in sales and income.  This will require participation in managing JLM’s overall performance and adherence to corporate standards. Some key objectives & responsibilities will include:

• Plan the expansion of the broker network by identifying potential Brokers for growth, this includes existing contacts and researching the current marketplace

• Market JLM products and Services to potential brokers, including to arrange and conduct meetings and perform sales presentations which highlight the benefits JLM and its services.

•      Extract key information from brokers on the nature of their existing business, their turnover and any other information which is relevant.

•      Report to the Head of Broker Support on the progress of broker visits and issue ‘Broker Visit Reports’ in a timely manner.

• Maintain contact with brokers throughout the application process and act as a referral point for any issues that arise, liaising with the Agency Department to ensure these are promptly resolved.

•      Identify areas of growth with brokers and, where applicable, set up schemes to target this growth.

• Keep abreast of competition in the market and ensure the Head of Broker Support and Heads of remain fully informed

About you

As our BDM, you’ll have a strong teamwork ethic, communication and collaborative skills with a keen eye for detail. Having a proactive, can-do mindset with a willingness to learn, you’ll naturally be curious, seeking to understand how things work and where improvements can be made. You’ll also be or have:

• Insurance background (ideally with London Markets & Commercial experience)

•     Experience of working in a similar role

•      Proven experience/ confidence at networking

•       Research and strategy planning experience

•      Strong negotiation and influencing/ persuasive skills

•      Strong customer service focus & stakeholder management

•      Good attention to detail and can multi-task, updating relevant systems where necessary

•      Relevant qualifications (e.g Cert CII) or working towards

•      Acturis experience (ideally)

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include: 

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.

• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays

• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)

• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you

• Group Life Assurance cover- a massive X4 of salary

• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid

• Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career

• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.

• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

 About Us:

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow. 

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