Business Development Manager Networks
Job Summary
Location: Leeds / National Full-time Permanent
Drive growth. Build relationships. Shape the future of insurance.
At Markel we dont just provide insurance we empower people and businesses to move forward with confidence. Now were looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help us grow our Network partnerships and bring our specialist solutions to life across the UK.
If you thrive on building relationships spotting opportunities and turning strategy into results this could be your next big move.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Account Director youll take ownership of a portfolio of broker partners within key Networks. Your mission To drive growth deepen relationships and unlock new opportunities.
Youll work at the heart of our business - collaborating with underwriting teams account directors and Network development teams to deliver tailored solutions and standout service to our brokers.
This is a high-impact role where youll have the autonomy to shape account strategies and the support to make them succeed.
What Youll Be Doing:
Own and deliver account plans for your Network broker panel to achieve ambitious sales targets
Build and develop strong broker relationships through regular engagement and strategic reviews
Identify create and convert new business opportunities across a wide regional footprint
Bring the Markel proposition to life confidently presenting our sector expertise to brokers
Work closely with development underwriters to secure new business wins
Collaborate with internal partners to ensure excellent outcomes for brokers and customers
Maintain accurate CRM records track activity and follow through on opportunities
Proactively identify and onboard new broker prospects within Network partners
What Youll Bring:
Experience within an insurance company or broker-facing role
Proven ability to manage and deliver account plans and drive growth
Strong commercial skills with a talent for building pipelines and closing opportunities
Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
A collaborative approach and ability to work across multiple partners
A motivated results-driven attitude with a passion for building a market-leading business
Why Join Markel
Were a Fortune 500 business with a global footprint - but what really sets us apart is our people-first culture.
At Markel youll be part of a team that:
Puts people first and builds genuine relationships
Wins together through collaboration and shared success
Strives for better and continuously improves
Thinks further to create long-term impact
We believe in empowering our people to grow develop and make a difference every day.
Whats In It For You:
Competitive salary generous bonus scheme
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with buy/sell options
Comprehensive benefits including private medical dental life assurance & income protection
Excellent career development opportunities and learning support
Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
Ready to Make an Impact
If youre ready to take ownership grow relationships and make a real impact in a dynamic people-focused organisation - wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build something exceptional.
What we hope youll do next:
Choose Apply Now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion colour national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at 0 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
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Required Experience:
Manager