Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager Salary circa £30,000-£40,000 (DOE). Annual bonus scheme.
Role Location: Chester, CH3 9GA.
Full‑time position – 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Introduction to NFU Mutual NFU Mutual offers a wide range of products and services, including general insurance and financial services. It has been providing quality insurance for its customers for over 110years. As a mutual, supporting our customers and paying their claims comes first. We are a top‑ten UK insurance company and the UK’s largest rural insurer, with an agency network of over 250 local offices.
About the Agency As a local agency of NFU Mutual we deliver a first‑class service, selling our product range across the region to customers old and new – who are at the core of everything we do. We are a business where honesty, integrity, and trust are at the heart of our values. We champion a personal approach to customer service that NFU Mutual is famous for.
About the role Working in our office or out on the road, you will prospect and develop new potential business leads, identify cross‑sell opportunities and build relationships to help the agency secure new business. You can be confident that our trusted brand will bring you opportunities to capture renewal dates. We are looking for a self‑motivated, enthusiastic person with a get‑up and go attitude.
What we’re looking for New Business Development: Identify, contact and prospect new business opportunities within the SME commercial sector with a view to booking appointments for the commercial sales team to convert.
Cross‑Selling & Collaboration: Identify opportunities to refer clients to other NFU Mutual services such as Financial Services (Protection, Pensions, Investments), Risk Management Services, and Health & Safety Consultancy.
Customer Experience: Deliver exceptional service standards at every stage of the customer journey, always meeting or exceeding expectations.
Compliance & Quality Standards: Ensure all activity complies with NFU Mutual’s regulatory requirements and Training & Competence scheme.
Teamwork & Agency Contribution: Work collaboratively with colleagues across the agency to contribute to the overall success and customer experience.
About you Live within a commutable distance to the Chester & Maelor Agency – CH3 9GA.
Experience working in a business development role or the insurance sector.
Experience and confidence in speaking to potential customers either over the phone or face‑to‑face to generate and build a pipeline for the agency.
Experience in working towards and achieving annual targets.
Excellent communication skills, able to navigate complex conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent of A‑C including Maths and English.
Proficient use of I.T. systems.
Your own car and a full UK driver’s license with no more than 6 current points.
Our commitment to you We have developed our initial training programme to suit the current circumstances; you will be fully supported through this period of learning.
Benefits Join a respected, historic mutual insurance brand.
Newly refitted office (2025) with free parking.
Competitive annual leave package plus paid bank holidays.
Competitive salary and generous incentive scheme.
Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
NEST pension scheme contributions.
Employee healthcare benefits scheme.
Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter to: Steven Roberts – Steven_roberts@nfumutual.co.uk. Closing date for all applicants is 5th June2026.
Please note that you will be employed by an Agent of NFU Mutual and not by NFU Mutual directly.

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