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International Business Development DirectorShape the Future of International Business with Sedgwick
Job Location: London/South East England - HybridJob Type: PermanentRemuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualificationsAs Sedgwick expands globally, we’re seeking accomplished leaders to spearhead business development initiatives across the UK, Iberia and LatAm.The role of the Business Development Director for International markets is to source and acquire new multinational clients and source and win business development opportunities while leading existing multinational corporate and carrier clients relationships
This position is a key pillar in Sedgwick International’s income generation strategy and it serves to (i) increase and maximize the acquisition of new clients and (ii) increase and diversify our existing revenue with existing strategic multinational clients enabling the business to achieve its top line revenue targets and improve its brand reputation.
You’ll be expected to make a significant contribution to the success and development across all business streams including claims management services such as TPA, Loss Adjusting and Specialties but also in the emerging space of no-claims services such as Brand Protection and others.
An individual who naturally networks within such arenas will be expected to implement a consultative sales approach i.e. to develop and materialize new business opportunities by understanding the strategies and interpreting the needs and requirements of the key players within the (Re)insurance, corporate and broker markets (the customer segments targeted)
You will have/will be:
- Language: Professional proficiency in English and Spanish
- Experienced:
- in a Business Development capacity and/or a relationship management function with a proven international reach
- working within the insurance market. Ideally across the UK and Europe
- confident working with carriers, brokers and corporates
- Great communicator:
- able to pitch and present to c-suite
- confident thinking on your feet and be able to capture an audience
- comfortable writing and communicating RFPs
- Commercially minded:
- A strong business acumen
- Ability to upsell and cross sell
- Being able to negotiate complex contracts and requirements
What we’ll give you for this role:
Remuneration & more
- Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
- A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
- You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme
- Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working from our office and your home
Health & support
- Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
- Group Income Protection
Other benefits
- Voluntary benefits – dental cover, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing and digital GP applications
- Discounts on various products and services
At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.
Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
Next steps for you:Think we'd be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you.
If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.
Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
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Skills Required
- Professional proficiency in English and Spanish
- Business development or relationship management experience with international reach
- Experience working within the insurance market
- Experience working with carriers, brokers, and corporate clients
- Ability to pitch and present to C-suite stakeholders
- Ability to write and communicate RFPs
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to upsell and cross-sell
- Ability to negotiate complex contracts and requirements
- Insurance experience across the UK and Europe
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off and paid holidays are emphasized, with PTO accruals increasing with tenure. Paid parental leave and caregiver support further expand time-off coverage.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage is complemented by telemedicine and a personal health concierge. Wellbeing supports such as diabetes and weight-management programs, fertility services, and robust mental-health access (coaching, therapy, psychiatry) broaden care.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and caregiver support are offered alongside family-forming resources. Fertility services and adoption assistance reinforce family-oriented benefits.
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What We Do
From our modest beginnings as a regional claims administrator, Sedgwick has grown into a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions with 31,000+ colleagues, located across 80 countries. Through innovative product development, organic business development and strategic acquisitions, Sedgwick’s offerings continue to evolve beyond claims processing to meet the current and future needs of our clients. Our approach to delivering quality service in areas such as workers’ compensation, liability, property, disability and absence management goes far beyond just managing claims—we aim to simplify the process and reduce complexity, making it easy and effective for everyone involve.
Why Work With Us
We stay tuned into what our colleagues want and need and deliver a world-class colleague experience that demonstrates how much we value their unique contributions to our business. You’ll see and feel what it’s like to work for a company that’s committed to doing the right thing – for those we serve, for our planet and for each other.
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