Development Executive

Salary: £50,000.00 to £70,000.00 (depending on experience)

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location:Bolton

Direct Corporate Risks part of our Lloyd & Whyte
Specialist Broking
Division
, who are proudly part of
Benefact Group
, are looking for a Development Executive to join our RHA/Waste insure team in our Bolton office.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Development Executive to deliver successful New Business strategy within the Haulage/Transport/ Logistics, Waste & Recycling, Construction and High-Risk liability sectors.

You will work with our existing partners to deliver an exceptional experience to our target client base, with a focus on expertise, exceptional client service and the provision of market leading products

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes.

• Delivering successful New Business strategy within Haulage/Transport/Logistics, Waste & Recycling, Construction or High-Risk Liability sectors, using your own contacts, and previous background

• Building and maintaining relationships, finding new potential introducers to clients in the sector

• Providing market leading risk management services, particularly with regards to motor fleet risks using our tech-enabled claims system which provides automatic insights and data to guide strategy

• Identifying and generating own leads via Linked In, cold calling, introducers, partnerships. The business shall also provide leads to you to supplement your own activities

• Responsible for keeping all Sales activity/ forecasting up to date on company CRM (Sales Force)

• Expert knowledge of the UK Commercial Insurance Market

• Proven success and demonstrable expertise within the above mentioned sectors

• Highly Self-motivated & Enthusiastic

• Ability to manage your own time and prioritise work without supervision, to meet deadlines.

• Attention to detail, numerate and accurate

• Existing book of business or clients within one of our specialist sectors (desired but not essential)

• Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Your birthday off

• Group Personal Pension

• Bonus scheme

• A holiday buy scheme

• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, company cash plan, income protection and life assurance

• Enhanced sick pay and parental leave

• Support and funding toward study and professional qualifications

• Paid time off for volunteering

"At Direct Corporate Risks (DCR), we’re not just growing – we’re building something exceptional. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled our business, opened new regional offices, and developed a culture that blends commercial ambition with genuine collaboration. We’re proud of the people behind our success – driven, down-to-earth professionals who care about doing the right thing for our clients and each other."

Direct Corporate Risks is a specialist insurance broker established in 1996, with over 50 years of combined experience across our chosen sectors. Part of our Lloyd & Whyte Broking division we focus on Waste & Recycling, Haulage, and High Risk Liability, delivering expert advice and tailored solutions in the markets where we add the most value.

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade*,…