Business Development Executive

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of over 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There’s no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference.

That’s Howden.

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients. Always have, always will.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head-hunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Business Development Executive position is an entry-level role, and no prior insurance knowledge is required. You will be reaching out to businesses of all sizes across the UK to discuss how Howden can meet their insurance needs. In this role, you’ll gain experience in discussing insurance requirements and presenting Howden’s comprehensive support from start to finish in the insurance process.

You'll help expand our client base and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional insurance solutions to every business.

This role offers a competitive base salary plus attractive On Target Earnings (OTE) based on performance metrics.

Whether it’s providing insurance coverage for a local tradesperson or negotiating a comprehensive insurance program for a global enterprise, Howden is at the forefront of the industry—and it all begins with a Business Development Executive making that first call.

• Achieve key sales metrics and targets, contributing to a performance-based OTE incentive.
• Contact potential clients to promote Howden and obtain their insurance information to support in negotiations with clients and insurers.
• Identify and develop sources of potential clients to expand our market reach.
• Support brokers with potential new clients.
• Accurately record and maintain the database as well as company records in a timely fashion, ensuring all information is up to date.
• Gain exposure to and acquire general insurance knowledge, including working towards your CII insurance qualifications.
• Participate in training and development focused on the core skills required for the role.
• Be part of a dynamic and constantly evolving environment with lots of learning opportunities.

• Strong motivation towards starting out a career in insurance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Our team thrives on effective communication and the ability to work together towards common goals.
• Sales and negotiation skills that will help you compete in a fast-paced market.
• Strong motivation and ambition in progressing into a career in insurance.
• An eye for detail to ensure that all records and client interactions are meticulously managed and maintained.
• A positive and…