Development Manager

Job Title: Development Manager - Automotive Insurance SolutionsLocation: Cambridgeshire and surrounding region (Field-Based)Salary:£26,000 basic (rising to £30,000 after 12 months) + £5,000 Year 1 Bonus (up to £18,000 in Year 2) + Fully Expensed Company Car + Excellent Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright and driven sales professional to join a fast-growing business that develops and delivers innovative insurance solutions tailored for the automotive sector, specifically motor dealerships. The company works with a prestigious portfolio of clients, including 8 of the UK’s top 20 dealer groups.

The Development Manager will play a key role in driving financial growth by increasing the penetration of insurance sales across a wide-ranging client base. This is a highly varied and field-based position that requires excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong, long-term relationships with mid- and senior-level dealership management, analysing performance data, delivering training, and supporting sales teams with tailored development programmes aimed at maximising insurance sales and profitability.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key client personnel and Regional Development Managers.

• Manage a consistent schedule of dealership visits to ensure account visibility and performance tracking.

• Implement development programmes with dealership sales teams, including performance analysis, training delivery, and action planning.

• Conduct regional and group performance reviews, agreeing on strategies to improve results.

• Coach, mentor, and motivate sales teams to achieve agreed targets.

• Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities, including the successful launch of new insurance products.

• Create and deliver bespoke training materials to support client needs.

• Provide detailed reporting through sales trackers and CRM systems.

• Represent the business at industry conferences, awards events, and client hospitality engagements.

• Liaise with internal departments including marketing, technical, and compliance to support project and client objectives.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of client businesses, market conditions, and regulatory frameworks.

• Promote and operate within the company’s compliance standards at all times.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background in sales, business development, or account management—ideally within the automotive, insurance, or financial services sectors.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills.

• A proactive and self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.

• Experience working in a high-pressure, target-focused environment with frequent travel.

• The ability to build rapport and strong working relationships quickly.

• Excellent analytical and organisational abilities.

• A full UK driving licence.

• £26,000 basic salary, rising to £30,000 after 12 months

• £5,000 first-year annual bonus, rising up to £18,000 in year two

• Fully expensed company car

• Comprehensive company benefits package

• Excellent scope for career development within a growing and forward-thinking organisation

For sales professionals seeking a varied, people-focused role with strong career progression, this is a unique opportunity to join a respected and dynamic business at the forefront of automotive insurance innovation.