Business Development Manager

We are the United Kingdom operation of Stewart Title Limited, a leading provider of residential and commercial title insurance. As one of the largest title insurers in the world, Stewart Title specializes in providing our clients with exceptional service, deep expertise and innovative solutions to help close their real estate transactions with peace of mind.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Business Development Representative with a passion for property, excellent networking skills, and the drive to open new doors in both the residential and commercial spaces throughout England and Wales. Business Development is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth with an opportunity to make a real difference to the future of the company.

This position will support the UK business along with its overseas branches and European subsidiary.

• Identifying residential and commercial title insurance opportunities and increasing Stewart’s market share and revenue
• To monitor and assist in management and development of existing client accounts.
• Prospecting new clients and opportunities.
• Regular (weekly/monthly) review of client activity sales reports segmented by product and business channel.
• To support growth of Stewart residential and commercial book in the U.K.
• To increase brand recognition and to represent Stewart to a very high standard.
• Supporting the use of title insurance by residential and commercial real estate lawyers, lending institutions, borrowers, and builders/developers
• Managing day-to-day client needs, including responding to inquiries and file matters
• Providing quotes to clients on title insurance policies
• Identifying regionally specific opportunities for new coverage and services
• Responding to requests from underwriting on matters pertaining to local real estate law, risk and procedure
• Assisting in setting residential and commercial strategy, planning, generating new product ideas, new initiatives, and work to achieve overall established goals
• Organizing and scheduling client visits/contacts
• Recording BD activities in Stewart’s internal CRM
• Reporting on BD activities on a weekly and monthly basis
• Creating and managing specified sales targets and goals
• Becoming a subject matter expert and champion for new Stewart products
• Scheduling and conducting presentations to firms outlining the value of residential and commercial title insurance
• Promoting, educating, and training clients on Stewart products and new initiatives
• Liaising with internal departments to escal BD issues (i.e., underwriting, claims, finance, support)
• Liaising with the Events and Communications departments concerning initiatives that affect residential and commercial BD, where requested
• Soliciting opportunities to participate on industry-related boards, where requested
• Providing market review, analysis, and feedback
• Keeping informed of industry news and on issues that affect the real estate market
• Keeping informed of competitor information (e.g., pricing, coverage) and providing market intelligence updates to VP, Business Development
• Assisting with internal and external training initiatives
• Supporting other BD reps on the team with introductions, meetings, and presentations
• Assisting with out-of-region events and peer functions
• Initiating and hosting client functions and events
• Drafting, creating, and delivering industry content via technology enabled platforms
• Organizing and attending Stewart client events , property events, expos, and industry networking sessions.
• Attending industry trade shows and conferences, as required
• Identifying media opportunities locally to promote consumer education and awareness of title insurance
• Other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; additional qualifications such as conveyancing or law are considered a strong asset. A master’s degree would be an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or a similar role.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience practicing real estate law in private practice…