Senior Business Development Executive

(Minimum 5 Years Experience Required)

Location: London, Home Counties & South East (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + commission (OTE £60,000-£85,000)
Hybrid working: 3 days office, 2 days WFH

Prime Disaster Response is a specialist in high net worth insurance property claims, working across complex fire and water restoration projects.

We support insurers, loss adjusters and high value clients, delivering a responsive, expert service that protects both properties and reputations.

As we continue to grow, this role will play a key part in expanding our presence across the insurance and HNW market.

We're looking for a commercially driven and proactive Senior Business Development Executive to lead our growth efforts.

This is our first dedicated sales role, working closely with the Director to bring in new business, strengthen existing relationships and build the foundations of a scalable sales function.

This role suits someone confident building pipelines from scratch, developing relationships in the insurance space, and taking ownership of the full sales process.

Drive new business across insurers, loss adjusters and HNW-focused clients

Build and manage a strong, visible sales pipeline using CRM

Develop and implement a structured, repeatable sales process

Grow and maintain key client relationships to support retention and upsell

Identify and develop referral partnerships and long term opportunities

Represent the business at industry events and through networking

Contribute to brand visibility through LinkedIn and industry engagement

Provide market insight to support pricing, positioning and strategy

Work closely with operations and leadership to align sales with delivery

5+ years' experience in business development, sales or a similar role

Experience working with insurers, loss adjusters or within a related sector (preferred)

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of long sales cycles

Confident building relationships and credibility with senior stakeholders

Highly organised, with a structured and disciplined approach to sales

Self starter with the ability to generate opportunities independently

Resilient, proactive and comfortable working in a growing business environment

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

£40,000-£50,000 base salary + commission (OTE £60,000-£85,000)

Clear progression into Business Development Manager or leadership role

Opportunity to shape and build the sales function from the ground up

Direct access to leadership and involvement in strategic decisions

Hybrid working model

Supportive, ambitious and growing team environment

Monday to Friday

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days WFH

Travel required for meetings, networking and events