Sales Director

The Opportunity: One of the region's few remaining independent insurance brokers is looking to appoint a Sales Director to support its continued growth. With a strong reputation built on long-term client relationships and a "client first" approach, this business operates across a broad spectrum-from SME through to large corporate clients. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established firm with a stable, long-standing leadership team, now looking to strengthen its senior structure with a commercially driven sales leader.The Role: As Sales Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of growth. You will lead and support an experienced team of Account Executives, helping to shape strategy, improve performance, and identify new opportunities, while also maintaining your own focus on developing new business. This role requires a balance of leadership and hands-on business development, with a strong emphasis on sustainable growth rather than short-term wins.Key Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Account ExecutivesDrive new business growth across SME and corporate marketsWork closely with the leadership team to define and execute sales strategyMaintain a personal pipeline and actively win new clientsFoster a culture aligned with the company's "client first" philosophyIdentify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing accountsBuild strong relationships with insurers and key stakeholdersAbout You:Proven track record in insurance broking, with a strong focus on new business generationExperience managing or mentoring Account Executives or sales teamsCommercially astute with the ability to drive sustainable revenue growthStrong relationship-building and negotiation skillsA strategic thinker who can also operate hands-on when neededAligned with a client-centric approach rather than transactional salesVisit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.Discipline(s): General InsuranceJob type: Permanent