The MDS Group is seeking a dynamic Business Development Professional to join our team in Porto and Lisbon. In this role, you will drive growth in the insurance sector by identifying new opportunities, supporting the business development team, and strengthening client relationships. You will play a key role in expanding our market presence and delivering sustainable results for the organisation. Key Responsibilities Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients and strategic markets to drive business growth Design and implement short- and long-term commercial strategies aligned with company objectives Represent the company at fairs, events, and networking opportunities to generate leads and uncover new business Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing clients through regular meetings and visits Provide technical-commercial support to the business development team and regional offices, ensuring effective solution implementation Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities to inform strategy and optimise business performance Monitor and enhance the company's competitive position, proposing innovative actions for growth Prepare market analyses, commercial performance reports, and strategic recommendations for management About You Degree in Management, Economics, Marketing, Commercial Management or related fields Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or consulting within the insurance or financial sector Proven experience in fairs, events, and networking for lead generation and business growth Knowledge of market analysis and commercial management tools Strong knowledge of sales techniques, negotiation, market analysis, and insurance products Results-oriented, flexible, and adaptable in a dynamic environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems Fluent in Portuguese and English (mandatory) Who we are We began in Portugal 40 years ago. Since then, we focus on specialisation and knowledge, on an international network, on people and on technology. We have innovated, grown and become a multinational group specialising in insurance and risk consulting. With an active presence in 11 countries – Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Angola, Mozambique, Switzerland, Malta, Chile, Cyprus, Mexico and USA – we also operate around the world through Brokerslink, a global broking company, founded by MDS in 2004. Brokerslink manages a network of brokers and speciality risk and consulting firms located in 133 countries. We are part of The Ardonagh Group, the world's largest independent broking group in the United Kingdom and one of the top 20 brokers in the world, posting revenue over USD$1.5Bn, employing 11,000+ people across 250 offices. This operation amplifies our access to specialist resources, technology, and the ability to offer innovative solutions as well as the highest standards of service to our customers anywhere in the world. Equal Opportunity Employer MDS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered and analysed regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr