Our client is a well recognised global consulting firm who are currently looking to recruit a business development professional to join their Retail banking and Insurance Practice. They are looking for an individual who has experience of finding and shaping £1M+ consulting deals within the Insurance sector.

The company provides consultancy services to clients within Retail Banking and Insurance. They focus on supporting their clients in making more effective use of Information Intelligence, Information Management and Analytics across the enterprise in areas such as Risk Management, Sales & Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance and Fraud Prevention - These will be the broad areas where you will be selling their services.

Requirements

• Candidates will have a strong multi year track record working with UK insurers. Previous experience of working for a Management Consultancy is preferred
• General Insurance experience is preferred, however Life & Pensions will also be considered. Experience of the Lloyds (London) Insurance Market will also be of benefit.
• Awareness of business challenges in the insurance sector and an ability to interpret market trends.
• Evidence of business development capability, commercial acumen and entrepreneurial flair to enable a significant contribution to account development.

• Ability to build and manage client relationships in a consultancy context and balance competing priorities of sales, delivery and client satisfaction.
• Proven track record in project delivery of consulting services within major insurance organisations. Typical project sizes vary from £50k to £1m.

The role

Your primary role will be to take responsibility for management of client relationships and develop new business within their existing client base or to new clients. Additional responsibilities include the driving and contributing to the companies proposition development and tailor market offerings to client needs.

Other responsibilities include:

• Report internally on delivery and account development progress, including bid status and delivery risks and issues.
• Take responsibility for people management and supporting consultants in their career development within engagements.
• Contribute to the development of the Retail Financial Services practice, participating in business planning, marketing, capability development and recruitment

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