Business Development Specialist

A fantastic opportunity to join our Business Development Team, nurturing sales leads and supporting Consultants in generating new business revenue.
Engage with prospects over the phone, cross-sell to existing clients, and drive success through tailored campaigns and diverse solutions.

WTW designs and delivers solutions that manage risk, optimise benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets, and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance.

Full training is provided to all new joiners which starts in week one with a comprehensive induction programme. This is followed by ongoing training monthly and coaching sessions.

 As an industry leader, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including Company pension scheme, life insurance, medical insurance, eye care vouchers and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental cover, and many other options.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools, and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

The Role

• Research of key prospects to contact and develop into meetings for Consultants.
• Develop relationships within the group prospects to facilitate introductions for additional products both within own line of business and others throughout the group.
• Arrange & manage meetings for Consultants, with new clients.
• Proactively make outbound calls to facilitate new introductions to the appropriate line of business from sources outside of the group.
• Grow and develop the client base in terms of both volume of clients and revenue from the appropriate line of business and to the wider group.
• Develop relationships with colleagues across all lines of business who manage clients to facilitate warm introductions to clients and prospects.
• Utilise all tools available to engage with prospects, such as LinkedIn, Teams Calls.
• Accurately maintain records on the CRM

The Requirement
 

Previous experience in a Telephone based sales role is required although extensive training will be given and on a regular basis thereafter.

This role involves working to targets which offer the opportunity to earn bonus on top of a competitive salary. We are looking for people who are target driven, conscientious, reliable, and hardworking with a fantastic attitude.

• Proactive, enthusiastic and target driven.
• Excellent communicator and ability to converse at all levels.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Outlook.
• Ability to use a database.
• Desire to learn and develop.
• Able to work in a pressurised and fast paced yet supportive environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com.