Head of Business Development – Core & Volume

Role Overview

New Business Growth****New logo acquisition: Identify, engage, and secure new core and volume business opportunities, driving them from initial contact through to successful conversion. **Cross-selling: Support cross‑selling initiatives across Davies UK&I, including opportunities arising from leakage, M&A activity, and other internal sources. **SaaS sales: Contribute to the delivery of sales plans for all core and volume SaaS products. **Existing client growth: Partner with client management teams to develop and track growth plans for major core and volume clients. *Market Engagement & Positioning Build and maintain a strong network of decision-makers across the insurance claims market. Ensure the market has a clear understanding of the Davies value proposition to support pipeline development.*Sales Governance & Reporting A*dhere to client and market function processes, including engagement protocols, bid management, and pricing governance. Maintain accurate CRM entries for the UK&I core and volume pipeline. *Support the production of management reports in line with board deadlines.Team LeadershipManage and develop core and volume business development team members to ensure delivery of the new business budget.**

Requirements

Proven track record of delivering profitable new business growth against challenging sales targets. Strong collaborator capable of coordinating and motivating internal teams around new opportunities. Well‑established network within the insurance claims market. Deep subject matter expertise in end‑to‑end claims management solutions. Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with clients. High attention to detail, particularly in sales data analysis, pipeline management, and reporting. **#INDUKI

Benefits

**Career & Purpose **

• Davies Innovation Lab
• Leadership training programme
• Funding for professional qualifications
• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation
• Local charity funding
• Pennies To Heaven
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution
• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub
• Life assurance: x4
• Refer a Friend
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lease car salary sacrifice
• Davies Incentive Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

**Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing **

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus
• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers
• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline
• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years
• Flexible working
• Dress for your day
• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage
• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan