About the Role
We are expanding our sales teams in the UAE and seeking experienced business development professionals for various roles from executive to manager level in insurance sales. This hiring campaign aims to attract top-tier talent in new business sales throughout the company's insurance and risk solutions. We welcome applications from experienced candidates at different levels, and exceptional profiles may be considered for roles with increased responsibilities.
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You will take on a front-line sales role, focusing on identifying, developing, and closing new B2B opportunities across the UAE. This position requires a strong emphasis on originating new business and building a market presence by engaging with senior decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, manage, and convert a pipeline of new business opportunities across the UAE through proactive outreach, networking, referrals, and relationship building.
- Identify target clients and customize go-to-market and acquisition strategies tailored to their needs.
- Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and other market-facing activities.
- Develop robust relationships with prospective clients and position the company's insurance and risk advisory capabilities effectively.
- Prepare and present commercial proposals and value propositions to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with local and regional specialists across medical and non-medical lines.
- Maintain accurate activity and pipeline records in CRM systems.
- Consistently work toward and exceed sales goals.
- Support a smooth handover of newly acquired business to servicing teams after onboarding.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally within the UAE market.
- Strong preference for candidates with insurance sales experience or closely related financial services experience.
- Proven track record of winning new business through direct outreach, relationship-led selling, and market development.
- Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Resilient, proactive, and commercially driven, with the energy to build business from zero each year.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
Preferred Profile
- 7+ years of experience in the UAE market for established individual contributors or manager-level candidates.
- Background in direct sales within an insurance carrier, broker relationship roles within an insurer, or strong performance in a tier 2 broker.
- Experience selling multiple insurance lines such as medical, employee benefits, property, casualty, or broader risk solutions.
- Ability to build credibility with senior client stakeholders and sell consultatively.
- Familiarity with the local market landscape and proven capacity to navigate complex buying environments.
Important Note on Level
This is an evergreen hiring campaign. Candidates may be considered at various seniority levels based on their market experience, sales history, and overall strategic value. While junior profiles are not the focus, experienced candidates from executive to manager level are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary plus commission or bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working model and a modern office setting in Dubai.
- Ongoing coaching, development, and career progression within a global organization.
- Access to regional and global subject-matter specialists.
