Development Executive

Development Executive

We are looking for a Development Executive to join Direct Corporate Risks in our Bolton office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.

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

About the role

Direct Corporate Risks, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Development Executive to join our RHA/Wasteinsure 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.

As a Development Executive, 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.

Why join us?

What you'll be doing

• 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 LinkedIn, 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 (SalesForce)

What you'll need to have

• 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 to meet deadlines and without supervision

What makes you stand out

• Existing book of business or clients within one of our specialist sectors

• Chartered Insurance Institute Certificate in Insurance

What we offer

• 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

Hear from the hiring manager

"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."

About us

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*, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know.

*Directory of Social Change’s UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26

Company Direct Corporate Risks Location Manchester Remote status Hybrid Employment type Permanent - Full Time