Account Director | London, UK

Aegon N.V.; London; Remote; GBP 69,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegon N.V. seeks a dynamic Account Director to enhance their Distribution Employee Benefit Consultant Team. This remote position involves managing key relationships, securing new business, and aligning Aegon's solutions with adviser strategies, offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension 8%-12%

Discretionary bonus

Annual car allowance

38 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the UK corporate benefits landscape.
• Strong network with benefit consultants and corporate advisers.
• Proven ability to deliver high impact presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead relationships with key accounts and advisers.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans.
• Drive initiatives to secure and retain panel positions.

Skills

Relationship Management

Business Development

Presentation Skills

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Account Director

Permanent

Location: Remote (Frequent travel required to meet with Employee Benefit Consultants)

Salary: A competitive salary from £69,760 - £104,640 depending on the experience you can bring

Closing date: 11th June 2025

People are living longer and we're excited by the opportunities this brings to help people live their best lives. We're here for everyone who wants to make the most of their time on the planet and leave it a little better than they found it - however grand or humble their ambitions.

We help people live their best lives . We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive in creating a diverse organisation that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.

We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Account Director to join our Distribution Employee Benefit Consultant (EBC) Team.

The Account Director serves as the primary liaison between Aegon and a panel of key workplace advisers and employee benefit consultancies. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining strong relationships with senior management and key stakeholders across these accounts.

The Account Director is responsible for meeting financial objectives, identifying and securing new business opportunities, and demonstrating a deep understanding of complex client needs to consistently exceed performance targets.

In addition to managing strategic relationships, the Account Director leads provider selection processes, including tenders, site visits and beauty parades. They work closely with the Workplace Solutions management team to enhance Aegon's panel presence and distribution reach.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead Aegon's relationships with senior personnel at key accounts.
• Manage relationships with accounts to align with adviser needs and expectations.
• Develop and implement strategic account plans to strengthen relationships and drive growth.
• Take ownership of senior-level relationships to uncover and secure new business.
• Create and execute plans focused on expanding new business opportunities.
• Align Aegon's solutions with the evolving strategies of adviser firms.
• Maintain strong, strategic relationships with key decision-makers.
• Drive initiatives to secure and retain panel positions through tailored engagement.
• Anticipate changes in adviser strategy to position Aegon competitively.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• In depth knowledge of the UK corporate benefits landscape.
• A strong network of established relationships with benefit consultants, corporate advisers and trustees.
• Proven ability to deliver high impact presentations and pitches within the workplace market.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with a focus on building long term partnerships.
• Solid understanding of the processes involved in bringing financial or marketing promotions to market.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex requirements for large corporate clients.

What's in it for you?

• A non-contributory pension between 8%-12%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• Annual car allowance
• 38 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our employees live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments. To find out more about what to expect at Aegon click here.

We're looking for talented individuals who are ready to make a real impact. If you're excited about new challenges and want to work with a team that values your skills, apply today!

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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