Business Development Manager

An opportunity has just become available and we're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our team in Southampton. The ideal candidate will manage some of our of most significant accounts. This is a Hybrid role with the majority of your time spent market facing. In your new role you will expect to be out and about visiting brokers and managing broker accounts - you'll be dealing with a mixture of brokers and business will range from mid-corporate to some SME. As a Business Development Manager in the team, you'll be getting involved in wider duties around the branch and will have the opportunity to help shape and develop the future of the team.

• Leads the management of assigned key broker accounts for Allianz UK in the South Market through excellent relationship management
• Plans, implements and delivers the development of broker relationships and strategic business plans for assigned accounts, consistently monitoring and managing performance against these plans and taking relevant actions to ensure delivery of required results
• Acts as the relationship lead (internally and externally) for assigned accounts to ensure Allianz achieves the maximum benefit from these relationships and also delivers on our client commitments
• Plays an active role in driving innovative business development initiatives with the South region
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements
  
  This is a very varied role and an exciting opportunity and would suit someone who thrives on being challenged and enjoys every day being different and varied., Excellent relationship management, networking, negotiation and influencing skills
• Self-starter, assertive, resilient and ability to motivate others to win with you
• Close familiarity with the commercial insurance market and its components - essential
• A strong understanding of the customer and broker propositions offered by the Allianz Group
• Strong financial acumen and presentations skills
  
  Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. 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 - Your work life balance is important to us.
Diversity & Inclusion At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, 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. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

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