Senior Client Partner - Insurance

Endava; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Client Partner to lead strategic client relationships and drive business growth. This role involves managing key client accounts, achieving significant revenue targets, and fostering long-term partnerships. You'll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional client experiences while navigating complex business landscapes. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will directly contribute to transformative projects and client success. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in the tech industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company performance bonuses

Career coaching

Flexible working hours

Access to wellbeing apps

Internal development programmes

Training and certifications

Hobby clubs and interest groups

Qualifications

• Significant experience in client management or similar roles.
• Proven track record of delivering revenue growth across client portfolios.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through strategic client relationships.
• Manage and grow key client relationships for revenue expansion.
• Ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

Skills

Client Management

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Business Development

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

The Commercial discipline is responsible for driving business growth, managing partnerships, and providing industry subject matter expertise and advisory to both clients and internal teams. This strategic and consultative team creates meaningful relationships with clients through their combined knowledge of IT services and industry trends and pain points. Members include business development staff of all levels, client partners, alliances and partnerships managers, industry advisors, and operational leads.

The Client Partner role at Endava is a senior leader within the Commercial organisation. They own the relationship with the client and the delivery organisation, ensuring alignment on goals, expectations, and deliverables. This role is responsible for managing and growing key client relationships, achieving significant revenue growth, and identifying new business opportunities. The Client Partner plays a critical role in maintaining and expanding these relationships through exceptional client experiences, continuous improvement, exemplary service delivery, and strategic foresight.

Responsibilities:


Commercial Leadership

• Drive business growth by implementing strategic plans that foster long-term client relationships and revenue expansion.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve 20%+ (or as agreed) revenue growth within the client portfolio.
  
  

Pipeline and Strategy Management

• Actively manage and develop a pipeline within accounts, aligned to a go-to-market strategy in collaboration with a Business Development Manager (BDM).
• Leverage business acumen to identify and capitalize on untapped growth opportunities within clients.
  
  

Client Engagement

• Dedicate over 50% of time to cultivating new business and relationships within clients, actively participating in promotional activities.
• Proactively leverage professional networks to generate new opportunities with existing clients.
• Build personal brand and relationships with senior stakeholders (C-level across business, tech, sales, marketing) within the client portfolio.
• Spend significant time face-to-face with clients, ensuring strong engagement and understanding of their needs.
  
  

Financial Management

• Accountable for revenue and profit forecasts and delivery.
• Delegate delivery responsibilities to relevant Client Managers (CMs) while maintaining oversight.
• For mature accounts, iteratively explore replacement pipelines to mitigate ramp-downs.
• Ensure accurate financial forecasts, projections, and adjustments.
• Manage and mitigate risks effectively, including succession planning.
• Own P&L and meet agreed financial targets (budgets, order book, revenue, margin, and other metrics).
  
  

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Ensure robust account growth planning (leveraging Client Growth Model / CGM) aligned with client business needs, including strategies for significant renewals.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in solutions, commercials, and positioning within the portfolio.
• Focus on building industry expertise and credentials to enhance client engagement and service delivery.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with governance, business rules, and regulatory standards.
• Embed critical initiatives and processes within the client portfolio to achieve strategic objectives.
• Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement within the team.
  
  

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in client management or a similar role.
• Proven track record of delivering 20%+ revenue growth across a client portfolio within Insurance.
• Extensive experience in developing and executing client strategies that drive business growth.
• Demonstrated success in managing account P&L and achieving financial targets.
• Experience in client engagement and building senior-level client relationships.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence across various levels of an organisation.
• Experience in strategic initiatives, transformation projects, or large-scale integrations is a plus.
• Proficient in all client negotiation (investments / Master Service Agreements / thorny contract points) aligned with BDMs.
• Acknowledged by clients as the primary trusted advisor and contractual authority.
• Deep expertise in client relationship management and strategic planning.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders (C-level).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure.
• In-depth understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and financial analysis.
• Commitment to continuous personal development and staying current with industry trends.
• Demonstrated ability to influence change and drive organizational transformation.
• Strong accountability for achieving results and maintaining high performance standards.
• Proficiency in financial management, including P&L management, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement and innovation in client solutions and service delivery.
  
  

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance:
  Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development:
  Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities:
  Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance:
  Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health:
  Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community:
  Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.
  
  

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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