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Sales Director
The Ardonagh Group. Define and execute the national sales, new business and organic growth strategy for UK Trading and Specialisms .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading national sales strategies and developing high-performing sales teams within the UK commercial insurance market. Proven ability to drive organic growth, manage sales pipelines, and enhance client acquisition strategies while adhering to regulatory requirements.
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Senior Sales Leadership ExperienceSales Pipeline ManagementCommercial AcumenUK Commercial Insurance Market KnowledgeClient Acquisition Strategies
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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentForecasting FrameworksTender ManagementBid ManagementSales Performance ImprovementCoaching Senior ProfessionalsOrganic Growth DeliveryCross-Sell Opportunities MaximizationStrategic Partnership DevelopmentSales Training Program Development
Soft Skills
High-Performance Sales Culture ChampionLeadership DevelopmentAccountabilityCollaborationRespectful Workplace Conduct
Certifications & Qualifications
FCA Regulation UnderstandingConsumer Duty Compliance
Industry Keywords
UK Insurance BrokerFinancial ServicesMid-MarketMajor RisksCyber PropositionsCommercial InsuranceRegulated EnvironmentSales EffectivenessClient OnboardingProspecting Strategies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute the national sales, new business and organic growth strategy for UK Trading and Specialisms
- Lead the evolution of a robust national sales pipeline and improve forecasting accuracy and commercial visibility
- Drive consistency, accountability and excellence in sales performance and pipeline management
- Oversee prospecting strategies, campaigns, conversion processes and client onboarding
- Lead and enhance tender and bid management capability
- Build and develop a best-in-class sales function, including Development Executives and future sales training programmes
- Champion a high-performance sales culture through targeted initiatives, campaigns and leadership development
- Accelerate growth in Cyber, Commercial and Mid-Market propositions
- Develop and govern strategic partnerships to unlock new client opportunities
- Maximise cross-sell opportunities across Everywhen and the Ardonagh Group
- Lead the evolution of the 360 Silent Review proposition across mid-market and major risk sectors
- Work closely with the UK Trading Managing Director and senior leaders across Everywhen
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant senior sales, distribution or commercial leadership experience within a UK insurance broker, insurer or related regulated financial services environment
- Demonstrable record of delivering profitable organic growth, increasing new business income and improving sales effectiveness at scale
- Experience creating and managing sophisticated national sales pipelines and forecasting frameworks
- Experience developing high-performing sales teams and coaching senior commercial professionals
- Deep understanding of the UK commercial insurance market, including Mid-Market, Major Risks, Cyber and specialist propositions
- Experience overseeing client acquisition strategies, tender and bid functions and strategic partnership development
- Strong commercial acumen
- Understanding of FCA regulation, Consumer Duty and governance requirements
- Relevant employment, address, credit history and standard criminal record checks prior to commencement
- Commitment to professional, respectful and inclusive workplace conduct
Benefits
Comp & perks- Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Everywhen family
- Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects
- Pension scheme
- 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
- 1 days paid volunteering day
- The Spotlight Awards recognizing outstanding talent
- Equal opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion commitment