Description
Howden Ireland is seeking a Business Development Executive to join our small enterprise Commercial book of business team in Dublin. As a Business Development Executive, you will report to the Head of Sales and play a key role in supporting the sales function by converting leads, assisting regional offices, coordinating documentation, and maintaining strong compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow up and convert leads generated through digital channels, outbound telemarketing, regional office referrals, web enquiries, and inbound phone calls
- Assist the sales team with submissions, quotation proposals, and new business opportunities
- Support the debiting of premiums and ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and issued on time
- Work with regional offices to help bind new risks efficiently and professionally
- Follow up with insurers for outstanding documentation and ensure timely receipt of all required paperwork
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, insurers, and external stakeholders
- Maintain strict adherence to Howden Ireland and wider Group compliance standards and ensure all files and processes meet regulatory requirements
- Respond promptly to enquiries, provide clear information, and help deliver an excellent customer experience
- Keep the CRM system fully up to date with accurate records of leads, opportunities, and customer interactions
- Assist with ad hoc sales tasks and wider team activity as required
About You:
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or account acquisition (insurance or professional services preferred)
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a pipeline independently
- Strong organisational and time management capability
- Comfortable working to revenue targets and KPIs
- Experience within commercial insurance brokerage
- Knowledge of Irish insurance market and insurer appetite
- CIP qualification
- Existing professional network within target sectors
- Resilient and adaptable in a competitive sales environment
What we offer:
- A career that you define
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A diverse and inclusive work environment
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexible hours and hybrid working
- Reasonable adjustments to ensure the position aligns well with your needs