Based in any of our Dublin offices, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Business Development Executive for our Commercial book of business that will be an integral part of our wider Commercial team.About the RoleReporting to the Head of Sales and alongside the Sales Support Executive, this role will focus on identifying opportunities, building relationships, and delivering profitable new business growth.The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating and converting new commercial insurance business within Howden's Commercial Division.The successful candidate will own their pipeline from prospecting through to close, ensuring a high-quality client experience while operating in line with regulatory and compliance standards.This is a revenue-generating role suited to a commercially driven, relationship-focused professional looking to build a long-term career within Howden.Key Responsibilities:Identify, prospect, and secure new commercial insurance clients across agreed sectors or target markets.Build and manage a robust pipeline aligned with monthly and annual revenue targets.Develop and execute structured prospecting strategies (referrals, networking, sector focus, introducers).Lead client meetings, fact-finds, and proposal presentations.Convert opportunities into profitable, sustainable accounts.Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipeline reporting and forecasting.Track activity levels, conversion ratios, and revenue performance against targets.Work closely with the Head of Sales to review performance and refine strategy.Ensure smooth handover to Account Management teams where appropriate.Work in partnership with the Sales Support Executive to ensure efficient preparation of documentation, market submissions, and onboarding materials.Ensure high-quality and compliant proposal documentation is issued to clients.Provide clear direction and communication to support functions to maximise efficiency.Build strong relationships with insurers and underwriters to secure competitive terms.Stay informed on market conditions, pricing trends, and sector developments.Position Howden's proposition clearly and confidently in the market.Represent Howden professionally at industry and networking events.Ensure all sales activity adheres to Central Bank of Ireland regulations and internal compliance standards.Maintain accurate records of client interactions and documentation.Complete required CPD and maintain professional accreditation (APA / CIP as applicable).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 KPIsExperience within commercial insurance brokerageKnowledge of Irish insurance market and insurer appetiteCIP qualificationExisting professional network within target sectorsResilient and adaptable in a competitive sales environment.About Howden Ireland:Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 600 employees across 28 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)
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