Business Development Manager - Commercial Insurance (Distribution Manager) - Alpharetta

Swiss Re•Milton, GA

8d•$124,000 - $206,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, we're looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join our team in our Alpharetta office. In this high-impact, market-facing role, you'll be the driving force behind broker relationship growth, regional strategy, and multi-line revenue expansion. You'll work at the intersection of business development, strategy, and deal execution — collaborating across underwriting, claims, and product teams to deliver differentiated solutions that win in the market. This is a role for someone who loves the thrill of building relationships, influencing complex deals, and leaving a real mark on the business. The Distribution Management team is at the heart of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' commercial success — representing the full suite of Corporate Solutions products and capabilities, and leading business development across a portfolio of strategic broker relationships. You'll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team that works closely with a diverse group of internal stakeholders — including Underwriting, Alternative Risk Transfer, Claims, Risk Engineering, and Operations — to deliver differentiated solutions and drive commercial outcomes. The team is passionate about strengthening broker partnerships, enhancing market relevance, and accelerating growth across priority segments. Here, your ideas matter, your relationships count, and your impact is visible.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial insurance experience, with a strong background in business development, sales, or broker distribution
Deep knowledge of commercial insurance products, including property, executive lines, international programs, and alternative risk solutions
Proven ability to originate opportunities and influence deal outcomes on large, complex transactions within the commercial insurance market
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field

Nice To Haves

An established and active broker network with a demonstrated ability to leverage relationships to originate and convert high-value opportunities — this is a significant differentiator for success in this role
A strategic mindset with a strong commercial focus, including experience identifying whitespace, driving market expansion, and executing revenue growth initiatives
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to navigate complex internal and external relationships at senior levels
A data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to translate market insights and analytics into clear, actionable strategy
Experience in a matrixed, global organization, with a track record of collaborating effectively across functions such as underwriting, claims, and risk engineering
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and build credibility with senior-level audiences and key broker partners

Responsibilities

Own and grow a portfolio of key broker relationships across your region, building trust and long-term partnerships
Build and convert a high-quality deal pipeline with a sharp focus on multi-line solutions
Influence placement strategy on large, complex deals to drive favorable outcomes
Shape and execute your regional go-to-market strategy aligned with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions' growth ambitions
Identify whitespace opportunities and drive targeted growth campaigns to unlock new revenue streams
Position Swiss Re as the preferred partner across managed brokers through consistent market engagement
Connect brokers with underwriting, claims, and product teams to unlock deal success and deliver tailored solutions
Act as a quarterback across functions, driving execution and alignment on priority opportunities
Leverage data and insights to inform strategy, track performance, and sharpen decision-making