Area Sales Manager

Paymentshield; Coventry; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner to drive performance and expand market presence. The ideal candidate will have proven B2B sales experience and excellent relationship management skills. This role offers a dynamic environment where your results can make an impact and you'll be supported in your growth. If you are ready to take ownership and enhance your territory, apply now for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Must have proven B2B sales experience with a competitive mindset.
• Strong relationship management skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Own your territory and develop a business plan for success.
• Acquire new business and work with current partners.
• Use market trends to shape your sales approach.

Skills

Proven B2B sales experience

Strong business development skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Skilled in prospecting and closing deals

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Markerstudy Group

Location: Remote (Must be able to travel)

Are you a natural hunter with a background in loans or mortgages, fired up by building partnerships and smashing sales targets?

We’re on the lookout for an energetic and driven Area Sales Manager to join our growing team. You’ll be at the forefront of expanding our presence in the intermediary market—identifying, engaging, and onboarding new partners while helping existing firms maximise their general insurance potential.

Duties

• Own your territory—develop and deliver a business plan to drive long-term success.
• Acquire new business by targeting regulated and non-regulated firms not currently working with us.
• Work with current agency partners to boost GI activity and retention.
• Create tailored strategies for each firm: train, coach, and influence to increase conversion and quality.
• Lead workshops, host broker meetings, and present at network roadshows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Support, Marketing, Propositions, and Key Accounts.
• Use market trends and internal MI to shape your sales approach.
• Represent Paymentshield in a professional, influential, and consultative manner.

Experience

Must Haves

• Proven B2B sales experience with a competitive, target-driven mindset.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication—confident face-to-face, over the phone, and via email.
• Self-starter who can work independently and within a team to deliver results.
• Comfortable with frequent UK travel, including overnight stays.
• Skilled in prospecting, planning, presenting, and closing deals.
• Able to interpret and apply MI data to business planning.

Nice to have

• Understanding of embedded insurance, fintech, or intermediary distribution.
• Awareness of commercial drivers in the insurance market.
• Familiarity with UK regulatory frameworks and distributor business models.

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a sales job—it’s a chance to be part of a growing, fast-paced environment where your results make a real impact. You'll be supported, challenged, and given the space to build lasting partnerships and grow your territory as if it’s your own business.

Ready to take ownership and drive performance?

Apply today and lead the charge in bringing award-winning proposition to even more partners across the UK.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Insurance and Financial Services