Gleeson Recruitment Group
Birmingham, UK
£50,000 – £55,000
Full-time
17 days ago
Strategic Development Manager About the Role We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Strategic Development Manager to play a key…
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 looking for a Strategic Development Manager to drive new business opportunities and generate high-quality Private Client leads for the sales team. This is a sales-focused role requiring a proactive, commercially minded individual with strong networking and relationship-building skills.
The Role
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.
Drive new business sales, lead generation and revenue growth.
Identify opportunities through personal networks, existing clients, corporate relationships, professional introducers and wider Group business units.
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to generate referrals and new business.
Use client data, market insight and commercial intelligence to identify and develop prospects.
Own and manage the lead pipeline from identification and qualification through to handover to the sales team.
Work collaboratively with the Private Client team to progress opportunities and maximise cross-sell and up-sell potential.
Develop a strong understanding of the Private Client proposition and market trends.
Deliver agreed sales targets while maintaining high standards of client service, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience in sales, business development or strategic relationship management, ideally within Private Client insurance.
A strong performance of generating new business leads and delivering commercial results.
Excellent networking, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
A proactive and pioneering approach to identifying and converting opportunities.
Ability to influence 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.
Cooperative approach with the ability to work across a large organisation.
Private Client insurance experience is desirable but not essential.
Understanding of FCA operating principles and Treating Customers Fairly.
High levels of discretion, accuracy and confidentiality.
What We Offer
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. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.
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
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Strategic Development Manager About the Role We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Strategic Development Manager to play a key…