Business Development Led; Perm

Catastrophe/Risk Modelling / Insur Tech / Business Development / Sales / £130,000 base & double OTE

A specialised Catastrophe Risk Insur Tech are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development professional to lead growth in the UK market. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, take ownership of regional expansion, and play a pivotal role in building our UK presence from the ground up.

NB: to be eligible for this role you must have a background in cat/risk modelling software sales, with an existing network you can leverage in this space.

• Lead targeted outreach to enterprise-level organisations across the UK, identifying and qualifying opportunities for our risk intelligence solutions
• Build brand awareness and market presence by engaging decision-makers in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, infrastructure, and related sectors
• Use a mix of strategic outreach (email, phone, Linked In) and marketing-driven campaigns to open conversations and develop early-stage relationships
• Research UK industry segments, regulatory context, and market dynamics to tailor messaging and create relevant, high-value discussions
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of qualified enterprise opportunities, maintaining accurate activity and forecasting in the CRM
• Work closely with senior leadership and Account Executives to align outreach with priority accounts, deal strategy, and long-term territory planning
• Support discovery conversations and early-stage solution positioning by gathering commercial and technical insights

• 2–5 years’ experience in business development, sales, or a client-facing commercial role — ideally in SaaS, data analytics, risk modelling, or geospatial technology
• Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and build relationships with enterprise organisations
• Strong commercial instincts and confidence operating in a market-building or early-stage growth environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical solutions into clear business value
• Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of a region or territory
• Experience using CRM and sales tools to manage pipeline and performance
• Interest in climate risk, insurance analytics, catastrophe modelling, or geospatial data is highly advantageous
• UK market knowledge and professional network in relevant sectors is a strong plus