Business Development Manager

Due to continued growth, we are currently looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team based at Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park.

MSL is a leading provider of specialist insurance products and services across
motor, taxi and learner driver
markets. We’re growing, and we’re looking for a
Business Development Manager
to develop key relationships, win new opportunities and drive sustainable growth, underpinned by strongFCA/Consumer Duty standards.

• Build, manage and grow relationships with brokers/partners to deliver new business
• Identify and convert new opportunities across existing and emerging markets
• Lead commercial negotiations and support the implementation of new partner agreements (with Legal, Underwriting and Compliance)
• Use MI and Salesforce to manage pipeline, track performance and improve decision-making
• Bring market insight, competitor intel and partner feedback to support product/proposition development
• Represent MSL at broker meetings, events and conferences
• Ensure distribution activity aligns with target markets, fair value and good customer outcomes

• Proven track record in business development within insurance and/or motor claims
• Strong knowledge of broker distribution
• Confident working to FCA regulation and Consumer Duty expectations
• Excellent relationship‑building and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded: understands profitability, not just volume
• Strong communication skills and a structured approach to reporting/KPIs
• Experience in motor/taxi/learner or niche markets is a bonus (not essential)

Why this role? You’ll have real influence over growth strategy, partner performance, and how we deliver sustainable, compliant distribution.