Allianz is hiring a Business Development Manager to manage and expand relationships with significant broker connections across the Leeds region. You will be responsible for visiting brokers, managing a portfolio of mid-corporate to SME accounts, and identifying opportunities for wider Allianz business units.
What You'll Do
- Lead the management of assigned key broker accounts for Allianz UK in the Leeds Market through excellent relationship management.
- Plan, implement and deliver the development of broker relationships and strategic business plans for assigned accounts, monitoring performance and taking action to ensure delivery.
- Act as the relationship lead internally and externally for assigned accounts to ensure Allianz achieves maximum benefit and delivers on client commitments.
- Develop a strong pipeline of opportunities that fit our appetite and support delivery of our growth ambition.
- Play an active role in driving innovative business development initiatives within the Leeds region.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent relationship management, networking, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Self-starter, assertive, resilient and ability to motivate others to win with you.
- A strategic thinker with a growth mindset.
- Close familiarity with the commercial insurance market and its components.
- Strong financial acumen and presentation skills.
Nice to Have
- A strong understanding of the customer and broker propositions offered by the Allianz Group.
- Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage with experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite Webchat / Chat Bot systems.
- Proficient in use of Teams, Powerpoint and Excel.
Technical Stack
- Teams
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Distribution Team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible buy/sell holiday options
- Hybrid working
- Annual performance related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- Development days
- A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
- Retail discounts
- Volunteering days
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work mode and is based in Leeds.
At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
