Business Development Manager - Insurance

About the role

An ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager is sought to open new markets, build strong client relationships, generate quality business and turn opportunities into profitable growth. The role covers new business acquisition, renewals and cross-selling within insurance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to meet new business and renewal targets.
• Identify, prospect and convert new business opportunities across insurance lines.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate and individual clients.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, market research and partnerships.
• Understand clients' insurance needs and offer suitable, competitive solutions.
• Manage the sales pipeline, follow up on time and convert opportunities.
• Identify cross-selling and up-selling opportunities in existing client portfolios.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and prepare regular sales and pipeline reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and UAE insurance regulations.
• Achieve assigned sales, revenue, retention and profitability targets.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Insurance, Marketing, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance sales, brokerage or business development.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and business development targets.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE insurance market and insurance products.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship-management skills.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, proactive and customer-focused; able to work independently and coordinate with internal teams.