# Commercial New Business Development ManagerRegion: South WestLocation: South Cotswolds - SherstonJob reference: ANEE02089Closing date: 21st October 2026## The role**Commercial New Business Development Manager** **Location: South Cotswolds – Sherston (Hybrid working available)** **Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 (Dependant on experience)** **Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm** **Introduction to NFU Mutual:** NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance, life, pensions, and investments and has been providing quality insurance for its customers, for over 110 years. We carefully balance delivering excellent service to our customers whilst ensuring the business is run effectively. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices. **About the Agency** At NFU Mutual South Cotswolds Agency, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional local service built on trust, integrity and long-term relationships. We support a diverse range of commercial clients across the region and are committed to helping businesses protect what matters most. Our reputation has been built on personal recommendations, local knowledge and a genuine commitment to customer care. **About the Role** Due to continued growth, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Commercial New Business Development Manager to play a key role in expanding our commercial portfolio whilst leading and developing a small team of Commercial Sales Executives. This is a dual-role opportunity that combines hands-on business development with people leadership. You will be responsible for generating and securing new commercial insurance opportunities whilst coaching, motivating and supporting colleagues to maximise their performance and development. Success in this role will be measured not only by your own new business results, but also by the growth, engagement and success of the team you lead. **Your Business Development Responsibilities** **You will:** • Generate profitable new commercial insurance business through proactive prospecting, networking and relationship building activities. • Develop and manage a strong pipeline of prospects, ensuring opportunities are progressed effectively from initial contact through to conversion. • Build trusted relationships with business owners and decision makers across a range of sectors. • Identify opportunities to differentiate NFU Mutual's offering and deliver tailored insurance solutions that genuinely meet customer needs. • Introduce and promote the wider range of NFU Mutual products and services, including Financial Services, Risk Management Services and General Insurance solutions. • Consistently achieve or exceed agreed personal sales and business development targets.## Your Leadership Responsibilities**You will:** • Coach, mentor and develop members of the commercial sales team to help them achieve their individual objectives and fulfil their potential. • Conduct regular pipeline and performance reviews, helping individuals improve activity levels, quotation opportunities and conversion rates. • Support colleagues with complex cases, client presentations and significant business opportunities. • Foster a positive, collaborative and high performing sales culture aligned with the Agency's values and customer first approach. • Review sales performance data and pipeline activity, providing insight and recommendations to support decision making. • Assist with onboarding and development of new team members. • Identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement across the commercial sales function. • Support the delivery of sales initiatives and business development strategies designed to accelerate commercial growth. **About You** We're looking for an ambitious sales professional who enjoys winning new business, developing relationships and helping others succeed. **You will ideally have:** • A proven track record of delivering outstanding new business sales results. • Experience within insurance, financial services or another regulated sales environment. • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities. • Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills. • A highly motivated and results driven approach. • The confidence to engage with business owners and senior decision makers. • A genuine interest in coaching, mentoring and developing others. • Previous people management experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals looking to take the next step into a leadership role. • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. **Key Competencies** Ambition - You are motivated to achieve results, continually develop your skills and take ownership of your personal and professional growth. Positivity - You bring energy and enthusiasm to your work, maintain a solution focused mindset and embrace challenges with confidence. Building Relationships - You establish genuine connections with direct reports, colleagues and prospective customers, demonstrating trust, integrity and professionalism at all times. Delivering on Commitments - You take pride in doing what you say you will do, consistently meeting expectations and building credibility through your actions.## Why Join Us?• Non-Contractual Car allowance plus 45p per mile for business travel. • A professional, supportive and friendly working environment. • The opportunity to combine successful sales performance with leadership development. • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development. • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing Agency. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. • Competitive pension scheme. • Employee life insurance cover. • Performance related incentive schemes. • Employee health and wellbeing benefits. • No weekend or evening working. To apply or to arrange an initial confidential discussion about this role, contact Mark Constable by email at SouthCotswoldsRecruitment\\_@nfumutual.co.uk attaching your CV. **Closing date for applications: 21st October 2026 (interview/assessment day 4th November 2026).** **Please note you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not NFU Mutual directly.** **This role falls under the Insurance Distribution Directive. This means there is a requirement for Continuous Professional Development in role, in addition to ongoing screening checks pre-employment and once in post.** #J-18808-Ljbffr
Commercial New Business Development Manager South Cotswolds - Sherston employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
