Business Development Executive

Who are we?

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 mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of over 21,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we're enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.

Are you a recent school leaver, graduate or looking to kick-start your career in insurance? Join Howden as a Business Development Executive based in Perth, Scotland!

The Role

The Business Development Executive role is a starter position, and no prior insurance knowledge is required. You will be contacting businesses of all sizes from across the UK and discussing with them how Howden is the solution for all of their insurances wants or needs. You’ll gain experience discussing insurance requirements and promoting how Howden will support, be involved in the process from start to finish and help expand our client base, while contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional insurance solutions to every business.

Whether it’s providing insurance coverage to a local tradesperson or negotiating an entire insurance programme for a global enterprise - Howden are at the forefront of the industry and this all starts from a Business Development Executive making that initial phone call.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• 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 proactive attitude, ready to take on challenges and determine the best paths to success.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development, with the ambition to grow within the company.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden ‘personality 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

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect – regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

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.

Our sustainability promise

We’re on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.