Business Development Manager - Corporate Insurance

We are hiring! Do you want to work for a team who provides risk solutions to businesses across a large number of sectors within the UK? Does establishing contacts and developing client relationships at the highest level appeal to you? We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team! This is a hybrid role which provides the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Manchester office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like:

• Working closely with the branch management team, develop, monitor and grow a new business pipeline.
• Grow a local business network, attending local events and conferences as required.
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of prospect business objectives and requirements, including understanding their financial and business strategy.
• Establish the potential needs and be able to articulate Aon's risk management solutions for those needs in a professional way, utilising Aon's sector knowledge.
• Using information for similar sector clients and knowledge of their business, establish Aon's revenue basis and a proposal intended to provide a profitable return using the full range of Aon services.
• Work with Project Management and Broking to manage the new business process and ensure Aon deliver on our initial proposition.
• Liaise with the Claims community to establish our Claims proposition for each new client.
• Participation, and where required, leadership of service proposition proposals to prospects.
• Developing good working relationships with Aon specialists, specifically in Client Management and Client services.
• Compliance with Aon Corporate's Business Rules and Statutory/FCA regulations.
• Responsible for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies.

What Makes This Role Different:

Typically, clients will be either a national or a multinational company, sometimes with a global presence; the CEO and CFO's will be looking for a local relationship with their broker, who can provide an Aon wide, tailored approach. You will need to develop a strong Aon internal network, to understand and articulate the many innovative solutions available, and a strong external business community network. Corporate clients typically require bespoke insurance programmes and associated risk management and risk transfer services.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Sales experience is essential - preferably in new business.
• Insurance experience preferable.
• Professional style - ability to impact and impress in 1:1 prospect meetings.
• General commercial awareness.
• Results focused.
• IT literate with experience using databases.
• Have driving licence and willing to travel.

How we support our colleagues:

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard.