Business Development Lead

Are you a natural hunter of high-value partnerships? Do you thrive in the world of commercial negotiation, market discovery, and shaping deals that move the needle? If so, this role puts you right at the heart of bold growth ambitions.We’re working with a high growth insurer who are seeking a dynamic Business Development Lead to drive partnership expansion across France. You’ll be the eyes and ears of the market spotting opportunities, validating demand, crafting compelling propositions, and taking deals all the way through to signature before handing over to delivery teams.In this role you’ll:Build and execute a targeted local partnership strategy aligned to a wider Wholesale growth planIdentify, benchmark, and prioritise commercial opportunities across white-label, co-brand, and affiliate channelsLead end-to-end origination: prospecting, pitching, shaping value propositions, and structuring commercial agreementsQualify strategic fit, ensure commercial viability, and develop robust business cases supported by strong financial modellingWork closely with internal specialists to configure product, commercial models, and service expectationsPartner early with success, transition, and agreement leads to ensure smooth pipeline progression and deal closureYou’ll bring:Experience within InsuranceProven success securing strategic distribution or revenue-driving partnershipsStrong commercial acumen with a track record of closing complex dealsDeep understanding of your local market landscape and emerging trendsConfidence in influencing senior stakeholders and communicating with clarityHands-on experience building business cases and financial models (revenue, margin, IRR)A driven, proactive, and autonomous working styleIf you’re motivated by growth, thrive on building powerful partnerships, and want to have real impact in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.