12 Oct
Set2Recruit
South West England
Job Title: Key Account Manager (Protection)
Location: Field-Based (Southeast)
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Permanent Contract
Hours: 35.00 per week
Benefits: £6,300 car allowance plus competitive company benefits
Deadline for Applications: 11/11/2024, 18:00
Join Our Client – Where Your Sales Expertise Shines!
Our client is an award-winning mutual insurer specializing in health insurance, income protection, and life insurance. They commit to members, advisers, the wider community, and their employees.
The Role
As a Key Account Manager (Protection) covering the Southeast area, you will manage and develop relationships across all protection disciplines.
You aim to meet and exceed Annual Premium Income targets, aligning with the client's objectives and DQM standards. You will build and maintain strong relationships with network representatives, intermediaries, and other business providers, serving as the brand representative for regional activities in the Southeast.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieve sales targets by developing accounts and exploring cross-selling opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Telephone Account Management team and Sales Managers for ideas and growth.
- Establish the brand as the preferred insurance provider through solid relationships.
- Analyze area performance to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Implement regional sales plans and maximize market presence with telephone-based colleagues.
- Manage territory effectively to minimize travel and maximize relationship-building.
- Deliver engaging training and workshops to business partners.
- Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and handle objections effectively.
- Submit detailed activity and results reports.
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience working with intermediaries, IFAs, and wealth managers, with a deep knowledge of protection products.
- Proven record of developing new and existing businesses, supported by a strong relationship and territory management background.
- Ideally, you would hold a relevant industry qualification, such as the CII.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and Power BI.
- Full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK.
About You
You are an energetic, self-confident, and self-disciplined individual with a dynamic, self-driven approach that consistently exceeds targets. Your strong influencing and people skills enable you to build new relationships quickly. You possess a positive,
collaborative mindset and excel at delivering presentations. With clear communication skills and keen attention to detail, you are highly organized and adept at planning and time management. You can retain and effectively communicate multi-product propositions.
Benefits
- Company Bonus Scheme
- 27 days holiday plus Bank & Public Holidays
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Generous pension scheme
- Holiday Trading
- Two days of paid leave annually for volunteering
- Free life cover (four times salary)
- Free income protection cover
- Free health insurance
- Company car allowance
- Perkbox
Ready to make a difference?
Please email us at for a copy of the full job description and to apply.
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▶️ Key Account Manager
🖊️ Set2Recruit
📍 South West England