40828 | Sales & Distribution | Management | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

Role Description

We are looking for a highly motived and experienced broker facing professional to lead and optimise our Allianz Commercial Mid Market South trading profile and visibility based out of Southampton, to provide the highest possible professional reputation in broker management. You will report directly to the Regional Distribution Manager for South, as well as alignment to Chelmsford branch leadership team to deliver in partnership the distribution and wider regional strategy

This is a hybrid role combining working from home with time in our Chelmsford office (3 days per week in the office or out in the market)

The role will:

• Lead effective distribution of Allianz Commercial business within the South distribution team based out of Southampton branch, developing and embedding the distribution strategy and execution of the Allianz Commercial plan.
• Create, agree and deliver the distribution disciplines, i.e. pipeline management, structured engagement, cross sell strategy, etc. to enable an effective and compliant service-led business model.
• Proactively build long-term, sustainable business relationships externally with brokers in order to engender customer loyalty and achieve profitable growth in line with our Commercial ambition.
• Promote the Allianz proposition to identify and create opportunities across our organisation.
• Utilising your negotiation skills you will work with brokers to achieve profitable growth and retention of existing business, as well as monitor broker performance and where necessary undertake consequence management
• Embrace leadership values and, demonstrate consistently high standards of behaviour across all elements of the role
• Build authentic internal relationships and promote knowledge sharing across Allianz Commercial within the UK and across the Allianz group.
• As an emotionally intelligent leader, lead and embed business change. 

Flexible Working

Here at Allianz we believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity and you to thrive.

 Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

This is a hybrid role combining working from home with time in our Chelmsford office (3 days per week in the office or out in the market)

Skills and Experience:

• A good awareness of the UK General Insurance market
• A good appreciation of commercial lines products is preferable.
• Previous experience of dealing in an intermediated environment is preferable
• ACII qualified or making progress towards
• A Full clean UK driving licence is essential
• The successful candidate will be a good communicator.
• Ensure effective management of all teams so that they work proactively and efficiently
• Demonstrates assertiveness and resilience.
• Ability to demonstrate strong negotiation/persuasion skills and time management.
• Ability to motivate others to win for you.

What we can offer you:

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from - including retail discounts and insurance cover - so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options and global career development opportunities across the wider Allianz Group. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Generous pension contributions
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that having a strong focus on Inclusion and Diversity enables us to better understand the customers we serve and the people across our teams. We recognise that people work in different ways and we value alternative viewpoints, celebrate individuality and foster a culture where everyone can bring their best self to work and feel a sense of belonging. It’s really important to us that we create a diverse workforce and we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments and support to all applicants with a disability and we interview every applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact us at hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk to let us know if you have a disability and to discuss how we can support you throughout the application process.

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