At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth and build relationships with broker partners in the insurance sector.
- Company: Markel, a people-first organisation focused on collaboration and success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous bonus, 25 days holiday, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while shaping the future of insurance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in insurance or broker-facing roles with strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Leeds / National | Full-time | Permanent
Drive growth. Build relationships. Shape the future of insurance. At Markel, we don’t just provide insurance, we empower people and businesses to move forward with confidence. Now, we’re looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help us grow our Network partnerships and bring our specialist solutions to life across the UK. If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning strategy into results, this could be your next big move.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Account Director, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of broker partners within key Networks. Your mission? To drive growth, deepen relationships, and unlock new opportunities. You’ll work at the heart of our business - collaborating with underwriting teams, account directors, and Network development teams to deliver tailored solutions and standout service to our brokers. This is a high-impact role where you’ll have the autonomy to shape account strategies and the support to make them succeed.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and deliver account plans for your Network broker panel to achieve ambitious sales targets
- Build and develop strong broker relationships through regular engagement and strategic reviews
- Identify, create and convert new business opportunities across a wide regional footprint
- Bring the Markel proposition to life, confidently presenting our sector expertise to brokers
- Work closely with development underwriters to secure new business wins
- Collaborate with internal partners to ensure excellent outcomes for brokers and customers
- Maintain accurate CRM records, track activity, and follow through on opportunities
- Proactively identify and onboard new broker prospects within Network partners
What You’ll Bring
- Experience within an insurance company or broker-facing role
- Proven ability to manage and deliver account plans and drive growth
- Strong commercial skills with a talent for building pipelines and closing opportunities
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- A collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple partners
- A motivated, results-driven attitude with a passion for building a market-leading business
Why Join Markel?
- Puts people first and builds genuine relationships
- Wins together through collaboration and shared success
- Strives for better and continuously improves
- Thinks further to create long-term impact
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary + generous bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with buy/sell options
- Comprehensive benefits including private medical, dental, life assurance & income protection
- Excellent career development opportunities and learning support
- Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re ready to take ownership, grow relationships, and make a real impact in a dynamic, people-focused organisation - we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us build something exceptional.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at rec@markel.com or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Business Development Manager - Networks in Leeds employer: Markel International
At Markel, we pride ourselves on being a people-first organisation that fosters genuine relationships and collaboration. As a Business Development Manager in Leeds, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits, all while having the opportunity to drive growth and make a meaningful impact in the insurance sector. With excellent career development opportunities and flexible working options, Markel is committed to supporting your professional journey and work-life balance.
