Strategic Relationship Manager

jobs24.co.uk; Bolton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Strategic Relationship Managers to join their Intermediary team. This exciting role focuses on business development and strategic relationship management, ensuring the delivery of profitable growth and excellent customer service. With a personalized induction plan and flexible working arrangements, you will have the opportunity to build and manage broker relationships while driving performance against business goals. If you have a successful track record in a similar role and are ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Tool of trade car or cash allowance

Private health cover

Life Assurance

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

AXA employee discounts

Gym benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of profitable business development in retail personal lines insurance.
• Experience in operational and strategic planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute relationship management strategies for partners.
• Oversee business development and trading activities for profitable growth.

Skills

Business Development

Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Operational Planning

Strategic Planning

People Management

Tools

Sales Tools

Job description

Are you someone with a successful track record of profitable business development? It's an exciting time for AXA Retail, with a renewed focus on profitable growth. We're looking for experienced Strategic Relationship Managers to join AXA Retail's Intermediary team. You'll be the primary point of contact for AXA Retail's intermediary and partner relationships. You'll be responsible for strategic relationship management, business development and portfolio trading. You'll also be accountable for delivering against AXA Retail's business goals through relationship performance and providing market-leading customer service. Personalised 6-week induction plan to support you in your new role. At AXA we work smart, this role is non-office field-based meaning you'll travel to visit offices or client sites as required. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

• Define and execute relationship management and contact strategies for aligned panel of partners or distribution segment.
• Develop and manage aligned broker relationships across AXA Retail's entire portfolio.
• Ensure delivery of relationship, segment profitability and account plans.
• Deal management, contract negotiation and use of data and sales tools.
• Oversee business development and trading activity, with focus on profitable growth.
• Manage distribution costs associated with broker relationships.
• Deliver and report on effective sales and broker relationship campaigns.
• Oversight and management of governance, conduct and compliance of aligned broker partners.

You'll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description:

• Previous experience in a similar retail personal lines insurance or broker role - essential.
• Proven track record of profitable business development - essential.
• Experience of operational and strategic planning - essential.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, support and motivate AXA Retail colleagues.
• Pragmatic decision making.
• Analytical and numerical reasoning skills.
• Able to manoeuvre through complex processes, policies and organisational structures.
• People management experience - beneficial but not essential.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary from £55,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Tool of trade car or cash allowance
• Private health cover
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits