Health and Benefits Business Development Director in London

Join our Health and Benefits team as a Health and Benefits Business Development Director. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Solution Advisors team (Large Corporate) within our Health & Benefits business in Great Britain. The role is based from our London office on a Hybrid working basis. The Health and Benefits Business Development Director is responsible for commercialising complex benefit solutions across health, wellbeing and protection. They will be required to have in depth knowledge of the range of Health & Benefits propositions and capabilities in order to build pipeline, pursue and close opportunities.

The Health and Benefits Business Development Director is required to be a subject matter expert in employee benefits but be growth focussed and work closely with WTW’s health and benefits consulting teams to keep up to date with proposition developments and bring holistic forward-thinking solutions to WTW’s large corporate clients and prospects, working to define and solve their most complex people and risk issues. Health and Benefits Business Development Directors connect to wider WTW lines of business, segments and geographies, including the lead relationship managers, to maintain strong partnerships and generate referrals and pipeline from clients across WTW.

As a member of the H&B Solution Advisors team, you will lead our efforts to develop a strategic sales culture that will include the following:

• Leading on business development opportunities for Health & Benefits GB.
• Working with our Health & Benefits consultants in a collaborative manner to develop and identify growth opportunities.
• Supporting RfP responses from clients and prospects.
• Promote WTW services and propositions to include healthcare, group risk, wider wellbeing services, technology solutions.
• Develop and manage your own pipeline of new business.
• Manage prospects through the sales process from discovery to contractual agreements.
• Influence stakeholders at multiple relevant levels of the prospect organisation to promote new business.
• Research prospects’ businesses, buying habits, competitive landscape and leverage that data/insights to inform business planning and creation of pursuit teams within WTW.
• Network internally/externally and represent WTW at industry events as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, and pursue with a selected team, cross-sell opportunities within Health & Benefits existing clients and those of the wider firm.
• Drive measurable consultative sales growth and broking opportunities using a strategic consulting approach.
• Support GB teams with large/complex regional and global sales opportunities.
• Drive a disciplined approach to bid management, optimizing the use of resources and increasing conversion.
• Be an individual contributor in seeking new sales opportunities and closing deals.
• Understand the current Health & Benefits propositions and bridge the gap between the ‘what’ and the customer “need” by creating appropriate sales and marketing material.
• Seek opportunities to cross pollinate Health & Benefits GB’s contact centre approach to generate relevant leads.
• Drive the reporting of sales and pipeline on a consistent basis globally and locally to increase accountability.
• Key individual contribution in continuing to develop surveys and research material that sales campaigns will be based around.
• Create a feedback loop for solution leaders to reshape/refine and adapt the solution.
• To be the Health & Benefits Champion and the face of the company whilst living the One WTW ethos.

Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in the UK Health & Benefits market and a strong record of driving sustainable business growth.
• Capable of diagnosing complex client issues, aligning them with the full spectrum of HWC solutions, and articulating tailored, practical recommendations to senior buyers across multiple disciplines.
• Proven success selling complex, enterprise‑level solutions into sophisticated organisations, engaging multiple buyer hubs across HR, Risk, and Finance, and developing long‑term partnerships that deliver measurable value.
• Demonstrated ability to generate revenue, expand market share, and drive strategic commercial outcomes.
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, people, and projects simultaneously, consistently delivering high‑quality outputs on time and within budget.
• Adept at diagnosing complex client challenges and designing strategic, cross‑functional solutions that leverage the full breadth of organisational capabilities.
• Actively engaged in market developments and contributes to the creation of new tools, methodologies, and innovative approaches.
• Strong executive presence, with highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence senior executive stakeholders, both internally and externally, through formal and informal channels.
• Recognised as a client‑focused thought leader, contributing directly to growth and the development of innovative service offerings.
• Flexible and willing to travel as needed to support clients and business demands.
• Strong digital fluency, with the ability to leverage technology and social platforms to enhance business outcomes.
• Market intelligence and competitive awareness used to shape value propositions and strengthen market positioning.
• Self‑driven, entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of ownership and initiative.
• Proficient in CRM systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics) for pipeline management, sales forecasting, and reporting.

What we offer:

• A base salary with a commission based incentive.
• Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally.
• You’ll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge.
• Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind.
• Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.
• We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community.
• On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email.