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Business Development Led (Perm)

Hanson Lee Resourcing Ltd, Arcadia, CA, United States


Catastrophe/Risk Modelling / InsurTech / Business Development / Sales / £130,000 base & double OTE

A specialised Catastrophe Risk InsurTech are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Business Development professional to lead growth in the UK market. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, take ownership of regional expansion, and play a pivotal role in building our UK presence from the ground up.

NB: to be eligible for this role you must have a background in cat/risk modelling software sales, with an existing network you can leverage in this space.

Key Responsibilities
UK Market Growth & Business Development (Initial Focus)

Lead targeted outreach to enterprise-level organisations across the UK, identifying and qualifying opportunities for our risk intelligence solutions

Build brand awareness and market presence by engaging decision-makers in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, infrastructure, and related sectors

Use a mix of strategic outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn) and marketing-driven campaigns to open conversations and develop early-stage relationships

Research UK industry segments, regulatory context, and market dynamics to tailor messaging and create relevant, high-value discussions

Develop and manage a strong pipeline of qualified enterprise opportunities, maintaining accurate activity and forecasting in the CRM

Work closely with senior leadership and Account Executives to align outreach with priority accounts, deal strategy, and long-term territory planning

Support discovery conversations and early-stage solution positioning by gathering commercial and technical insights

Requirements

2–5 years’ experience in business development, sales, or a client-facing commercial role — ideally in SaaS, data analytics, risk modelling, or geospatial technology

Demonstrated ability to engage senior stakeholders and build relationships with enterprise organisations

Strong commercial instincts and confidence operating in a market-building or early-stage growth environment

Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical solutions into clear business value

Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership of a region or territory

Experience using CRM and sales tools to manage pipeline and performance

Interest in climate risk, insurance analytics, catastrophe modelling, or geospatial data is highly advantageous

UK market knowledge and professional network in relevant sectors is a strong plus

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