Commercial Director

About the role

Floodbase is looking for a Commercial Director to lead our commercial expansion in the US. 

This is a key role responsible for leveraging Floodbase’s cutting-edge technology to create unique re/insurance solutions for private and public sector clients, as well as an opportunity to join a growing company and build out your own team and distribution strategy in an emerging and exciting marketplace.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Lead Floodbase’s expansion in the US - you will have P&L ownership of our US product and be responsible for identification and conversion of new business opportunities
• Manage Floodbase’s US network of brokers, agents and other distribution partners
• Set the commercial strategy including pricing and launching of new products and programs 
• Represent Floodbase externally at Broker, Client and Industry meetings & events (position will entail travel activities, including overnight stays)

Who you are:

• 7+ years in the US re/insurance market, with experience from a brokerage firm or underwriting company and/or in a business development “producer” role highly preferred
• Track record of success in placing insurance products, ideally with a proven ability to close deals and exceed sales targets
• A demonstrable network of US broker, agent and end-client relationships across multiple market segments
• Tenacious and able to provide clear examples of showing perseverance in leading internal and external stakeholders through complex sales lifecycle
• Experience managing multiple competing priorities and delivering in a structured and timely manner
• Committed to solving the climate crisis through practical and scalable means
• Bonus: US brokers license (active or renewable)
• Bonus: experience with placing parametric products

Additional information:

Floodbase offers competitive salaries with regular reviews and adjustments based on performance and industry standards. 

The role is hybrid, requiring regular in-office presence in Brooklyn, NY and will report to the CEO or senior leadership.