Business Development Director - Corporate Insurance in Bristol

Are you a senior business development professional who enjoys winning complex corporate clients and driving meaningful growth? Do you enjoy building trusted relationships with senior leaders and helping organisations make better decisions around risk? Our Corporate Insurance team is hiring a Business Development Director to play a pivotal role in driving corporate growth within our Bristol office. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work virtually and from our Bristol office.

What the day will look like:

• Client Acquisition: Collaborate with regional and branch leadership to identify potential clients and develop strategies for business growth. Conduct market research to understand client needs and industry trends.
• Lead Generation: Focus on generating leads to build a robust pipeline of prospective clients.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, understanding their business objectives and needs. Present Aon's solutions effectively, positioning Aon as the preferred choice over competitors.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business development goals. Prepare regular reports on activities, interactions, and performance for management review.
• Networking: Expand local business networks by attending industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote Aon's services.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with prospects to establish Aon's revenue basis and ensure profitable returns, utilising Aon's full range of services.
• Product Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of Aon's solutions and services. Stay informed about industry changes and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with Project Management, Broking, and Claims teams to effectively handle the new business process and ensure proposals are delivered efficiently and meet expectations.
• International Coordination: Work with overseas Aon offices when necessary to leverage global resources and expertise.
• Internal-Relationship Building: Develop strong working relationships with Aon's specialists, including the Client Management and Service teams. This collaboration is crucial to ensure the most suitable team is presented to prospective clients, aligning Aon's offerings with client needs.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to Aon Corporate's Business Rules and Statutory/FCA regulations, while operating within the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework and policies. Participate in mandatory risk management training to mitigate any potential adverse effects on the business or reputation.

How this opportunity is different:

As a Business Development Director at Aon, you will operate at the very top end of the corporate insurance market – engaging with complex, high-value organisations where relationships, insight and credibility matter more than volume. You will have the autonomy to shape your market, build long-term client relationships and influence growth strategy at a regional and national level. Rather than selling products, you will lead sophisticated conversations around risk, resilience and commercial decision-making, positioning Aon as a strategic partner to senior leadership teams.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• A consistent record in senior business development and new-business acquisition, consistently originating, shaping and converting complex, high-value opportunities.
• Strong executive-level communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage credibly with C-suite stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Deep understanding of the UK corporate insurance market, including commercial drivers, competitive dynamics and sector-specific risk trends.
• Experience using CRM and sales-enablement tools to drive structured, insight-led business development activity.
• Highly collaborative approach, working seamlessly with broking, claims, project management and specialist teams to bring the full breadth of Aon's capabilities to clients.

Benefits:

• A comprehensive benefits package, inclusive workforce encouragement, flexible working arrangements, and two Global Wellbeing Days each year to support wellbeing.
• A culture of continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or contacting your recruiter.