Junior Business Development Executive - Commercial & Schemes

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

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 headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in the insurance industry? If you have a passion for success, an eye for detail, and excel in dynamic environments, we want you on our team! Join us as a Junior Business Development Executive and help us drive new business opportunities.

About Howden: As a leading insurance broker, Howden offers an exceptional environment for ambitious individuals eager to make their mark. You'll collaborate with various teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our industry, business, and products.

What We Offer: We provide a clear career path with opportunities to acquire professional qualifications that will enhance your skills and advance your career. No prior insurance knowledge is required; we support your growth through on-the-job training, e-learning, in-house courses, and professional qualifications.

As a Junior Business Development Executive you will develop your insurance knowledge, giving you the foundation to launch your insurance career in broking, claims or underwriting.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Cheltenham office.

Overview

• Interacting with potential clients via telephone and e-mail to promote the suite of insurance we offer.
• Attending conferences to help build our brand awareness and business opportunities.
• Promoting Howden product range to prospective and lapsed clients.
• Enter and update customer information in our database.
• Booking high-quality appointments for our executives to follow up.
• Educating prospects about who we are and the value we bring.
• Building a strong pipeline of leads.
• Compile meeting notes and file recordings.

Knowledge

• Previous experience in retail, customer services, sales or a call centre background is desirable.

Skills

• Strong communication skills and confidence in speaking to decision-makers.
• Resilience, motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build rapport.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.