Business Development Broker
Location: Belfast
Reporting to: Managing Director
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time
Company Overview
Stevenson Risk Solutions is a dynamic corporate insurance brokerage based in Belfast, committed to delivering expert insurance advice and risk management solutions to medium-sized businesses across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a results-driven Business Development Broker to join our expanding team.
Role Purpose
The Business Development Broker will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and helping to drive revenue growth.
This is a high-impact role focused on meeting tight deadlines, exceeding targets, and developing opportunities that align with the strategic goals of the business.
Business Development Broker - Key Responsibilities
- Source, develop and convert new business opportunities through lead generation, networking, and direct outreach.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
- Work closely with Brokers, Account Executives and the wider brokerage team to ensure seamless onboarding and servicing of new clients.
- Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions to enhance the company's visibility and reputation.
- Meet and exceed agreed KPIs and sales targets.
- Prepare tailored insurance proposals and presentations in response to client needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all activity using CRM and internal systems.
- Support marketing and promotional efforts to generate interest and enquiries.
- Demonstrate flexibility to work beyond standard office hours when necessary to close deals or finalise urgent opportunities.
Business Development Broker - Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a business development or sales role within the insurance or financial services sector.
- Strong track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of corporate risk and insurance needs.
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
Business Development Broker - Desirable
- Existing network of contacts within the Northern Ireland and UK business community.
- Professional qualifications such as Cert CII or Dip CII.
- Previous experience working in a broking environment.
Business Development Broker - Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and ambitious team environment
- Opportunity to help shape the growth of an evolving and client-focused brokerage