Global Sales Manager

AXA Global Healthcare have an opportunity for a Global Sales Manager to join the Distribution team following record growth over the last few years. This role demonstrates AXA Global Healthcare's commitment to the Intermediated Market. Holding global responsibility for management of intermediary sales channels, this role is responsible for building relationships, supporting the current AGH portfolio and developing new business opportunities.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work part of your week away from home, at our Tunbridge Wells office. This role can also be accommodated as location independent however will include frequent travel to our Tunbridge Wells office.

What you'll be doing:

• Seek out and close new business opportunities within the intermediary channel.


• Support the existing AGH portfolio and ensure growth in the Intermediary market.


• Responsible for the development of intermediary relationships and increase their knowledge of the AGH proposition.


• Provide regular updates on service improvements to the AGH intermediary base - Source and introduce new intermediaries to develop the Individual portfolio.


• Client management - work closely with the AGH Account Management team to ensure all existing AGH business renews on an annual basis.


• Work with local AGH partners, local AXA entities and colleagues in AGH UK/AGH EU to develop multi-tier relationships.


• Accountable for management of PPA /Tenders for AGH, including pitches and presentations to secure portfolio growth.


• Identify key areas of focus for intermediaries to develop their business by utilising marketing opportunities, by supporting training needs and facilitating joint hospitality events.


• Assist in new product development based on intermediary and client feedback regarding all aspects of the international health market.
  
  In depth knowledge of the international health market, particularly the Intermediated retail market essential.


• Proven business development experience with a track record of consistently achieving targets.


• Strong relationship and account management experience.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a standalone role.


• Customer centric - always maintain a customer focused approach.


• Commercial awareness - the ability to establish and identify opportunities.


• Ability to work collaboratively across global AXA businesses and regions; confident at negotiating and strongly influencing at all levels in a complex matrix organisation.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to create and deliver presentations to all levels.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and comfortable with learning new systems and platforms as necessary.


As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA - Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical checkup to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary


• Annual sales performance-based bonus


• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)


• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)


• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave


• AXA employee discounts


• Gym benefits