Business Development Led (Perm)

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Hanson Lee Resourcing Ltd