Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As part of our GB Retail team, Private Clients provides confidential, high-quality personal insurance solutions to mid-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, including corporate decision-makers and public figures. We are seeking a Strategic Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and generate high-quality Private Client leads for the sales team. This sales-focused role requires a proactive, commercially minded individual with strong networking and relationship-building skills.

Reporting to the Head of Sales and Strategy, you will be responsible for identifying, developing and converting new business opportunities across the Private Client proposition. You will drive new business sales, lead generation and revenue growth by identifying opportunities through personal networks, existing clients, corporate relationships, professional introducers and wider Group business units. You will build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to generate referrals and new business, using client data, market insight and commercial intelligence to identify and develop prospects.

You will own and manage the lead pipeline from identification and qualification through to handover to the sales team, working collaboratively with the Private Client team to progress opportunities and maximise cross-sell and up-sell potential. Developing a strong understanding of the Private Client proposition and market trends is essential. You will deliver agreed sales targets while maintaining high standards of client service, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Experience
Proven experience in sales, business development or strategic relationship management, ideally within Private Client insurance. A strong track record of generating new business leads and delivering commercial results.

About you
Excellent networking, communication, negotiation and influencing skills. A proactive and entrepreneurial approach to identifying and converting opportunities. Ability to leverage personal networks, internal data and wider business relationships to generate leads. Strong commercial awareness, organisation and pipeline management skills. Ability to build trusted relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporate clients and professional introducers. Collaborative approach with the ability to work across a large organisation. High levels of discretion, accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications
Private Client insurance experience is desirable but not essential. Understanding of FCA operating principles and Treating Customers Fairly.