National Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts

Unum Insurance; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum Insurance is looking for a National Sales Manager for their Strategic Accounts Team. This role focuses on driving growth through strong broker relationships and effective team leadership in a home-based position with travel requirements. Join a supportive environment that values personal growth and development while providing excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Excellent pension contributions

Opportunities for career development

Focus on continued personal development

Annual sales conference opportunities

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Octopus EV Scheme

Market Leading Health & Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in third-party sales.
• Strong coaching and people management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Strengthening senior-level broker relationships.
• Coaching and motivating the team to meet targets.
• Collaborating with senior leaders to drive growth.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People Management

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Education

Background in Financial Services or Employee Benefits

Job description

Job Posting End Date: June 19

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

National Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts
Home based – Travel to client sites/Unum offices required

Unum UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced National Sales Manager to join our Strategic Accounts Team. This a key role focused on strengthening senior-level broker relationships and driving strategic growth across our distribution channels.

This person will work closely with the Head of Strategic Accounts, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategic initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leaders across the Distribution function to foster a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and alignment with Unum’s corporate strategy.

As a leader, you will be responsible for coaching and motivating your team to achieve their full potential, ensuring individual and team targets are consistently met. You’ll also work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure a cohesive and connected approach to delivering business goals.

This is a home-based role, with some requirement to travel to our Dorking office and other client sites customer experience for Unum’s key brokers or clients.

What will you bring?

• Proven leadership experience in third-party sales, with strong coaching and people management skills.
• Background in Financial Services or Employee Benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong track record of holding teams accountable for performance and results.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
• Experience managing change and thriving in dynamic, evolving environments.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension contributions
• Opportunities for career development
• Focus on continued personal development through our bespoke Distribution Development Programme
• Opportunity to qualify for our annual sales conference, previous destinations include St Lucia, Canada and Thailand
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Octopus EV Scheme
• Market Leading Health & Wellbeing benefits

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK