Distribution Manager

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66307 | Sales & Distribution | Management | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | PermanentRole Description Salary circa £75kWe are looking for a highly motived and experienced broker facing professional to lead and optimise our Allianz Commercial Distribution team across the Midlands, establishing a strong trading presence and visibility in local market across all lines of business, providing professional and consistent broker relationship management. You will report directly to the Regional Distribution Manager for Midlands & South West, as well as alignment to Birmingham branch leadership team to deliver in partnership the distribution and wider regional strategy.This is a hybrid role covering our Midlands region, combining working from home with time in our Birmingham office (3 days per week in the office or out in the market)The role will:

• Lead effective distribution of Allianz Commercial business within the Midlands distribution team based out of Birmingham 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.

About You

• 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.

What We Will Offer You 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:

• 30 days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Car Allowance
• 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

Our Ways of WorkingDo you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.

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 & InclusionAt 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.

Accessible Application for AllAs part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.ukresourcingteam@allianz.co.uk

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