Vice President, Business Development

Venbrook

About The Position

Venbrook Claims Services is seeking a dynamic and proven Vice President, Business Development to lead revenue growth strategy across Venbrook’s full suite of claims management service offerings. This is a senior commercial leadership role responsible for driving new client acquisition, expanding existing relationships, and building a high-performing business development function aligned with Venbrook Claims’ national growth objectives. Reporting to the Head of Sales, the VP will serve as a key member of the claims leadership team, owning the end-to-end sales strategy and go-to-market execution across TPA services, complex claims management, independent adjusting, catastrophe services, and SIU. The VP, Business Development will develop and execute a disciplined sales strategy targeting insurance carriers, MGAs, captives, brokers, self-insured entities, and public sector clients. This leader will build and manage a business development team, establish strategic partnerships, represent Venbrook Claims in the market, and collaborate closely with operations, marketing, and executive leadership to position the organization for sustained, scalable growth. The ideal candidate brings deep insurance industry relationships, a track record of closing complex, multi-service sales in the claims or TPA space, and the executive presence to represent Venbrook Claims at the highest levels.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive business development, sales, or commercial leadership experience in the insurance, claims, or TPA industry
Proven track record of driving revenue growth and closing complex, multi-year service agreements in a B2B environment
Established network of senior-level relationships across insurance carriers, MGAs, captives, and self-insured organizations
Experience leading and developing business development or sales teams
Advanced proficiency with Salesforce or equivalent CRM platforms
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop business cases, model pricing scenarios, and manage to P&L contribution targets
Ability to travel up to 40-50% to client meetings, industry events, and Venbrook office locations
Strategic thinker with the ability to operate both at the executive level and in the details of pipeline execution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sales enablement tools
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of business development or sales leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the claims, TPA, or insurance services industry
Demonstrated experience managing and growing a book of business or revenue portfolio of significant scale
Deep familiarity with claims administration, TPA services, independent adjusting, and specialty claims operations required

Nice To Haves

Insurance designations (e.g., AIC, ARM, CPCU) or equivalent industry credentials a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and own the annual business development strategy, revenue targets, and go-to-market plan for Venbrook Claims Services across all service lines and client segments
Accountable for delivering against assigned annual new business revenue targets and sales quotas, with responsibility for building and executing the pipeline required to achieve growth objectives
Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities with insurance carriers, MGAs, captives, brokers, self-insured entities, and public sector organizations
Build and manage a robust sales pipeline; maintain accurate opportunity data, forecasting, and reporting within Salesforce
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, proposals, and RFP responses in partnership with operations and subject matter experts
Represent Venbrook Claims at industry conferences, associations, trade events, and client forums to drive brand visibility and relationship development
Establish and manage strategic partnerships and referral relationships with brokers, consultants, and other channel partners
Collaborate with the Chief Claims Officer and executive leadership team on pricing strategy, service offerings, and competitive positioning
Partner with claims operations leadership to ensure smooth client implementation and ongoing service delivery that supports retention and account expansion
Monitor competitive landscape, market trends, and client needs to inform service innovation and sales strategy refinement
Develop and maintain account management discipline for existing client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand scope and deepen engagement
Lead the response process for RFPs and competitive bids, coordinating internal stakeholders to produce compelling, differentiated proposals
Establish and report on key performance metrics including pipeline volume, win rates, revenue contribution, and client retention
Partner with marketing to develop thought leadership content, collateral, digital campaigns, and event strategy that support business development objectives