Strategic Accounts Team Lead

Unum; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum is seeking a Strategic Accounts Team Lead to manage and develop a team while enhancing broker relationships and driving business growth. This remote role requires experience in sales, particularly within the Group Risk market, along with strong communication and management skills. Join a supportive workplace committed to your professional development and well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus

DC pension scheme

Health cash plan

Unlimited mental health support

27 days holiday

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused sales environment.
• Experience in the Group Risk market.
• Confidence in communication across different mediums.

Responsibilities

• Manage a junior team of Account Executives through coaching and development.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to build relationships.
• Focus on delivering exceptional broker interaction.

Skills

Customer-focused sales experience

Group Risk market experience

Intermediary sales experience

Broker panel understanding

Communication skills

Coaching experience

Management experience

Job description

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Posting End Date: July 22

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?

Strategic Accounts Team Lead

Location: Home based, with occasional travel to London, Basingstoke, Dorking, and client/broker meetings.

Unum UK is seeking a proactive Team Leader to join our Strategic Accounts team. Your role will involve managing a junior team of Account Executives through coaching and development. You will also collaborate with Account Managers to build relationships and support intermediaries proactively.

The main focus is on delivering exceptional broker interaction, leading to new business generation, block growth, and retention of existing business. This will be achieved by promoting our unique propositions and value within the broker community.

What will you bring?

• Experience in a customer-focused sales environment
• Experience in the Group Risk market
• Experience in intermediary sales
• Understanding of broker panels and segmentation
• Confidence in face-to-face, phone, and written communication
• Experience in coaching and developing people
• Previous management experience is preferred

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Generous bonus
• DC pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinions
• 27 days holiday, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on-site chargers
• And much more

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve built a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, with opportunities to see their ambitions realized.

Our inclusive environment allows you to be yourself while contributing to a growing organization. We offer charity and volunteer opportunities, career development, and more.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, please contact [emailprotected].

Company: Unum UK