Commercial Manager jobs in United Kingdom

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually an Aon office.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

We are looking for someone with significant experience in the global benefits and/ or human capital industry to lead our sales efforts across the UK & Nordics. This sales individual will work directly with the EMEA GB leader and the Global Chief Commercial Officer for GB in executing a defined sales strategy to expand our client lists for global benefits, focused on targeting new clients and gaining introductions for our services that can be supported by the GB consulting teams.

• Drive targeting new logo opportunities for global benefit sales, leveraging the full breadth of AON’s current relationships to expand new business.
• Create a robust pipeline.

• Manage lists of target clients for GB across UK & Nordics.

• Track progress on sales execution for target lists.
• Connect with target clients via e‑mail, social media, as well as in person and telephone with objective of creating leads for consulting teams.

• Organise all GB practice intellectual capital (surveys, whitepapers, newsletters, etc.) as well as existing marketing and new client materials (ie – GB service line PPT’s), with goal of making it easier for consultants and sales team to connect with targeted clients.

• Have regular connections with internal Aon business practice leads and sales channels and with targeted clients through social media and in person and virtual opportunities.

• Anticipate and address internal and external client needs and establish relationships to help drive sales opportunities.

• Ten plus years global benefits (strongly preferred) or large market health sales experience.
• Exceptional consultative skills.
• Demonstrates high quality client interaction and comprehensive sales/marketing skills.
• Participates in training opportunities to stay current with all key global benefit consulting topics and research; Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent years of industry experience.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com