Development Manager
Posted 6 days ago
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Permanent
- Competitive bonus, company car
- £26,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 22 days
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright and driven sales professional to join a fast-growing business that develops and delivers innovative insurance solutions tailored for the automotive sector, specifically motor dealerships. The company works with a prestigious portfolio of clients, including 8 of the UK’s top 20 dealer groups.
Role Overview
The Development Manager will play a key role in driving financial growth by increasing the penetration of insurance sales across a wide-ranging client base. This is a highly varied and field-based position that requires excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong, long-term relationships with mid- and senior-level dealership management, analysing performance data, delivering training, and supporting sales teams with tailored development programmes aimed at maximising insurance sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client personnel and Regional Development Managers.
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Manage a consistent schedule of dealership visits to ensure account visibility and performance tracking.
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Implement development programmes with dealership sales teams, including performance analysis, training delivery, and action planning.
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Conduct regional and group performance reviews, agreeing on strategies to improve results.
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Coach, mentor, and motivate sales teams to achieve agreed targets.
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Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, including the successful launch of new insurance products.
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Create and deliver bespoke training materials to support client needs.
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Provide detailed reporting through sales trackers and CRM systems.
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Represent the business at industry conferences, awards events, and client hospitality engagements.
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Liaise with internal departments including marketing, technical, and compliance to support project and client objectives.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client businesses, market conditions, and regulatory frameworks.
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Promote and operate within the company’s compliance standards at all times.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
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A strong background in sales, business development, or account management—ideally within the automotive, insurance, or financial services sectors.
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Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
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A proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
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Experience working in a high-pressure, target-focused environment with frequent travel.
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The ability to build rapport and strong working relationships quickly.
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Excellent analytical and organisational abilities.
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A full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer
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£26,000 basic salary, rising to £30,000 after 12 months
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£5,000 first-year annual bonus, rising up to £18,000 in year two
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Fully expensed company car
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Comprehensive company benefits package
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Excellent scope for career development within a growing and forward-thinking organisation
For sales professionals seeking a varied, people-focused role with strong career progression, this is a unique opportunity to join a respected and dynamic business at the forefront of automotive insurance innovation
Role Overview
The Development Manager will play a key role in driving financial growth by increasing the penetration of insurance sales across a wide-ranging client base. This is a highly varied and field-based position that requires excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong, long-term relationships with mid- and senior-level dealership management, analysing performance data, delivering training, and supporting sales teams with tailored development programmes aimed at maximising insurance sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
*
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client personnel and Regional Development Managers.
*
Manage a consistent schedule of dealership visits to ensure account visibility and performance tracking.
*
Implement development programmes with dealership sales teams, including performance analysis, training delivery, and action planning.
*
Conduct regional and group performance reviews, agreeing on strategies to improve results.
*
Coach, mentor, and motivate sales teams to achieve agreed targets.
*
Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, including the successful launch of new insurance products.
*
Create and deliver bespoke training materials to support client needs.
*
Provide detailed reporting through sales trackers and CRM systems.
*
Represent the business at industry conferences, awards events, and client hospitality engagements.
*
Liaise with internal departments including marketing, technical, and compliance to support project and client objectives.
*
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client businesses, market conditions, and regulatory frameworks.
*
Promote and operate within the company’s compliance standards at all times.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
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A strong background in sales, business development, or account management—ideally within the automotive, insurance, or financial services sectors.
*
Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
*
A proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
*
Experience working in a high-pressure, target-focused environment with frequent travel.
*
The ability to build rapport and strong working relationships quickly.
*
Excellent analytical and organisational abilities.
*
A full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer
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£26,000 basic salary, rising to £30,000 after 12 months
*
£5,000 first-year annual bonus, rising up to £18,000 in year two
*
Fully expensed company car
*
Comprehensive company benefits package
*
Excellent scope for career development within a growing and forward-thinking organisation
For sales professionals seeking a varied, people-focused role with strong career progression, this is a unique opportunity to join a respected and dynamic business at the forefront of automotive insurance innovation