Sales & Development Director Salary: £NegotiableLocation: Berkshire / Oxfordshire

We are currently recruiting for en excellent opportunity with one of the leading UK Insurance Brokers for a Sales and Development Director. Your role will be the management and development of the new business sales strategy as well as overall responsibility for the Account Executive Team.

Responsibilities

Management of the account executive team in relation to new business sales on an ongoing basis including conducting structured weekly sales review meetings and away daysPrepare actions plans for individuals/teams for effective search of sales leads and prospectsBuilds effective communications with Account Executives to establish training & development needs and provide insight for improvement of sales and activity performanceTo assist Account Executives in preparation of proposals and presentationsTo control expenses within budget guidelinesPipeline managementDevelops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that achieves company sales targets including effective use of sales leads/ prospects and forecastingDevelops a marketing strategy for the business within budget which demonstrates a return on investmentAdheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the teamMotivates the team using local incentives/promotions and celebrates successRecruitment, selection and assessment of Account Executives in accordance with group strategy and policy

Skills Required

Extensive experience operating at the sharp end of Sales & Business Development StrategyStrong knowledge of Corporate and Commercial InsuranceProven management skills within a sales environmentStrong knowledge of the insurance marketDemonstrate relevant leadership qualities to manage a team of Account Executives