Business Development Manager - Insurance Sector

Base Salary: Up to £40,000 + Commission + Benefits

OTE: £70,000 Year 1 | Six-figure earnings achievable in Year 2

Hours: 37.5-hour working week

Location: Manchester City Centre Hybrid working available post-probation

Manchester Staff are delighted to be exclusively partnering a key player and well-established brand within the insurance sector, known for its strong market presence, excellent reputation, and high-performance culture.

Despite operating in a traditionally corporate industry, the business offers a modern, energetic, and people-first environment where success is celebrated and personality is encouraged.

Their office space is widely regarded as one of the best in the city, an impressive, open-plan environment with a vibrant atmosphere, terrace spaces, and social areas that reflect the company's forward-thinking culture.

The team itself is high performing, collaborative, and stable, with very low attrition-creating a positive, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven B2B sales professional, either from within insurance or another sector, who is looking to step into a lucrative, fast-paced industry with genuine long-term earning potential.

The Opportunity

As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for generating new business, building strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth across your territory. You'll join a supportive, high-energy team where performance is rewarded and progression is encouraged.

You'll be engaging directly with business leaders, both face-to-face and over the phone, so confidence, credibility, and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Proactively generate and win new B2B business

Build and manage a strong sales pipeline

Engage confidently with senior decision-makers

Develop long-term client relationships

Understand client needs and provide tailored insurance solutions

Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets

Work closely with internal teams to deliver excellent client outcomes

About You

Proven B2B sales experience (sector-agnostic backgrounds welcome)

Not limited to product or service-based selling backgrounds

Insurance experience is beneficial but not essential

Confident communicating with business leaders in person and over the phone

High levels of emotional intelligence and commercial awareness

Highly motivated, competitive, and target-driven

Ambitious with a strong desire to earn and progress quickly

Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

What's on Offer

Base salary up to £40,000

Year 1 OTE: £70,000

Uncapped earning potential

Six-figure earnings achievable by Year 2

37.5-hour working week

Hybrid working model after probation

Industry-leading training programme with a 3 week structured induction

Clear progression opportunities

Monthly and quarterly team incentives

European city break rewards

Summer "work from the balcony" days

Monthly socials, BBQs, and summer terrace parties

Modern, open-plan office with premium facilities

Full benefits package

Ready to Apply?

If you're a high-performing sales professional looking for a fresh challenge in a lucrative and fast-moving industry with uncapped, six-figure earning potential this could be the ideal next step.

Interviews are happening now, don't miss the chance to take the next step in your sales career.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person