Senior Sales Manager (Hybrid, 80-100%)

Swiss Re; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance provider in Greater London is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in their Reinsurance Solutions business. This role involves managing sales, building client relationships, and identifying new revenue streams. Candidates should have significant experience in sales, ideally within the insurance sector, strong networking skills, and a track record of achieving sales targets. The position supports a hybrid work model and offers a salary range of £72,000 - £108,000.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in sales, preferably in financial, consulting, or technology services.
• Deep knowledge of the P&C insurance industry.
• Exceptional prospecting and lead-generation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Reinsurance Solutions products.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline of qualified leads.
• Present sales pitches and product demonstrations.

Skills

Sales expertise

Knowledge of P&C insurance

Consultative selling

Lead generation

Networking

Job description

As Sales Manager for UK&I Reinsurance Solutions, you will play a critical role in driving the growth of our Solutions business in Insurance. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deepen relationships with existing clients and develop new revenue streams, particularly with non-clients and in adjacent segments. This role is key to expanding our fee‑based income and supporting the growth of our core Reinsurance Solutions offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of Reinsurance Solutions products, consulting services and analytics projects for the London Market and broader UK & Ireland insurance client base.
• Deliver against individual fee‑based revenue targets in alignment with annual business plan.
• Execute the implementation of the go‑to‑market strategy for RDS Insurance in the UK&I.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Conduct client needs analyses to identify opportunities across diverse channels.
• Manage a robust sales pipeline of qualified leads.
• Present compelling sales pitches and product demonstrations to articulate value propositions.
• Lead negotiations and close deals to meet/exceed sales objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance outreach and business development strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Maintain a solid understanding of Swiss Re’s IP assets and technologies, products, and consulting capabilities.
• Provide structured feedback to product and delivery teams to inform development and commercial improvements.
• Keep accurate records in the CRM system and prepare regular sales reports and forecasts for senior management.

About Swiss Re Risk Data Solutions

RDS is a central pillar of our strategy, critical to the development of our core activities as well as developing new revenue streams for Swiss Re. We offer a comprehensive suite of services; from risk consulting and software solutions to data analytics and SaaS platforms, we help clients stay competitive in an evolving industry. Through our global expertise and specialist tools, clients gain agility and resilience in an ever‑changing marketplace.

About you

• At least 5‑8 years of experience in sales, preferably within financial, consulting, or technology services.
• Deep knowledge of the P&C insurance industry across underwriting, claims, risk management, and technology preferred.
• Strong existing network within the P&C sector and a proven track record of consistently achieving sales targets.
• Exceptional prospecting and lead‑generation skills, ‘can do’ attitude, ability to take directions but also execute tasks independently.
• Skilled communicator with a consultative, client‑first approach and ability to translate customer needs into solutions that address them.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and C‑suite decision‑makers.
• Motivated, results‑driven, and team‑oriented.
• Comfortable making independent decisions while with broader business objectives.

Key Attributes

• Empathetic and attentive listener with a problem‑solving mindset
• Persistent and resilient under pressure
• Agile, creative, and adaptable to a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Committed to exceptional client service

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week on average.

The base salary range for this position is between 72,000 GBP and 108,000 GBP (full time equivelent). The specific salary offered considers:

• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role
• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

Start your career journey with Swiss Re.