Business Development / Sales Executive

Job ID: R_365199Company: Marsh McLennanLocation: 225 St Georges Terrace, St Georges Square, Perth WA 6000, AustraliaJob Type: RegularCategory: Client Management & SalesIndustry: Real EstatePosted Date: 2026-09-09We are seeking a talented individual to join the team at Marsh. This role will be based in Perth. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.If you’re a recent graduate or in the early stages of your career and unsure of your next step, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.We’re looking for someone with strong core skills in sales, cold calling, and a genuine willingness to learn. This is a fantastic entry point into a rewarding career in business development, with the opportunity to build your skills, gain experience, and grow professionally.If you’re motivated, confident, and ready to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.Business Development / Sales Executive You will generate new business across Marsh by building strong and effective relationships with prospective customers in the Corporate/mid-market and commercial space. This includes developing a full understanding of our service offering, clearly identifying prospect requirements and effectively demonstrating the advantages of our solutions to meet the client’s needs. You will also manage and develop accounts, utilising up-sell and cross-sell products and services to maximise profitability.We will count on you to:Cultivate and qualify prospect relationships including key contacts and financial dataDiligently manage a prospect pipeline, maintain regular communications with all prospects and efficiently move opportunities through the sales funnelFull use of the Marsh Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage sales funnel and provide real time overview of pipeline and performanceConduct target market and industry research in conjunction with the MMC Resource Centre to identify new prospects and develop industry knowledge to support and drive sales activityReview and update databases to identify target portfolios and identify market opportunitiesIdentify continuous improvement opportunities and new ways to streamline our process and drive growthLeverage marketing channels as well as buying groups and association relationshipsCreate and manage individual development plan that includes financial goals, specific prospects and sales strategiesIdentify and prioritise prospects in consultation with the Risk Management & Corporate State Leader and Sales and Industry Practice leadersLead the development and delivery of proposals and presentations to prospects in order to articulate our understanding of specific risk issues and how our solutions and services can address specific issuesNegotiate terms and conditions of engagement with prospects in compliance with the Marsh operating modelComply fully with the Company's Errors and Omissions avoidance procedures, Australian ASFL requirements and internal policiesWhat you need to have: Previous sales/business development experience OR agency recruitment experienceExceptional communication, influencing/selling, problem solving and negotiation skillsStrong interpersonal skills and organisational skills in prioritizing work, multi-tasking and consistently meeting deadlinesWhat makes you stand out: Relevant Business Development or Insurance Broking experienceStrong knowledge and application of broking principles, insurance products, and renewalSales mindset and self-motivatedExcellent working relationships with insurers and underwriting partnerWhy join our team:We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leadersWe foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communitiesOur scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-beingAbout Marsh: Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.Skillssalesbusiness developmentcrm softwareaccount managementcold callingpipeline managementnegotiationinsurance brokingrisk analysisproposal developmentpresentation skillsmarket researchprocess improvementdatabase managementfinancial analysisinsurance productsrenewal managementstakeholder managementorganizational skillsproblem solvinginfluencing skills