Distribution Manager
Allianz
- Southampton
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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