Head of Commercial: Growth Strategy & Partnerships

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Head of Commercial for a hybrid role based in Galway or Dublin. You will lead the commercial strategy, drive sustainable growth, and oversee relationships with clients, insurers, brokers and distribution partners.

The role requires extensive insurance experience, leadership with direct reports, and a proven track record of profitable growth. You will shape pricing and propositions while guiding strategic direction for the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in insurance or financial services.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role with direct reports.
• Track record of profitable growth and retaining strategic clients.
• Strong knowledge of insurance economics, pricing, profitability, and regulatory environment.
• CIP or ACII qualification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the commercial strategy with clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Achieve revenue, profitability, retention and growth targets.
• Identify new opportunities across markets, products, channels and partnerships.
• Manage key strategic accounts and build relationships with clients, insurers, brokers, reinsurers and distribution partners.
• Lead major tenders, renewals, negotiations, and contract discussions.
• Develop new insurance, assistance, warranty and related propositions in response to customer and market needs.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Insurance knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Professional insurance qualification

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Head of Commercial for a hybrid role based in Galway or Dublin. You will lead the commercial strategy, drive sustainable growth, and oversee relationships with clients, insurers, brokers and distribution partners.

The role requires extensive insurance experience, leadership with direct reports, and a proven track record of profitable growth. You will shape pricing and propositions while guiding strategic direction for the business.