About the Company

Our client is a leading insurance provider with a long-established presence in the Irish market, serving a large and diverse customer base. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality insurance solutions while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their careers.

This position is offered on a hybrid basis, combining remote working with occasional attendance at the Dublin office.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Executive to join the Commercial Sales & Distribution team. The successful candidate will manage and develop relationships with an established portfolio of insurance brokers across the Dublin and Leinster region, driving business growth, improving retention, and strengthening long-term partnerships.

This role requires a commercially focused professional who can identify new opportunities, support broker development, and contribute to the achievement of strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of broker relationships to maximise new business and retention opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key broker partners, acting as their primary point of contact.

• Develop and implement account plans aligned with business objectives, setting measurable targets and monitoring performance.

• Conduct regular portfolio and performance reviews with broker partners.

• Analyse portfolio data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas for improvement in profitability and customer outcomes.

• Promote the organisation’s products and services while providing valuable market intelligence and competitor insights.

• Support initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational effectiveness.

• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to deliver positive commercial outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum of five years’ experience within the commercial general insurance sector.

• Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) qualification or equivalent.

• Demonstrated success in achieving business development or commercial performance targets.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Experience managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Good knowledge of commercial insurance products.

• Full, clean driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience in customer relationship management.

• Previous sales or business development experience with a proven record of success.

• Understanding of relevant insurance regulatory requirements.

• Relevant third-level qualification.

• Experience using data analytics or artificial intelligence tools to support business decision-making.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• The ability to build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

• A customer-focused approach, using insights to improve service delivery.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer needs and business objectives.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.

• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of their work.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Reliability and a consistent track record of delivering on commitments.