Job Posting End Date: June 19
Who are we?
We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
The role
What will you be doing?
National Sales Manager - Strategic Accounts
Home based - Travel to client sites/Unum offices required
Unum UK is seeking a dynamic and experienced National Sales Manager to join our Strategic Accounts Team. This a key role focused on strengthening senior-level broker relationships and driving strategic growth across our distribution channels.
This person will work closely with the Head of Strategic Accounts, playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing our strategic initiatives. You'll collaborate closely with senior leaders across the Distribution function to foster a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, and alignment with Unum's corporate strategy.
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As a leader, you will be responsible for coaching and motivating your team to achieve their full potential, ensuring individual and team targets are consistently met. You'll also work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure a cohesive and connected approach to delivering business goals.
This is a home-based role, with some requirement to travel to our Dorking office and other client sites customer experience for Unum's key brokers or clients.
What will you bring?
- Proven leadership experience in third-party sales, with strong coaching and people management skills.
- Background in Financial Services or Employee Benefits.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Strong track record of holding teams accountable for performance and results.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
- Experience managing change and thriving in dynamic, evolving environments.
Our Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Excellent pension contributions
- Opportunities for career development
- Focus on continued personal development through our bespoke Distribution Development Programme
- Opportunity to qualify for our annual sales conference, previous destinations include St Lucia, Canada and Thailand
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Octopus EV Scheme
- Market Leading Health & Wellbeing benefits
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Why join us?
At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
We've built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.
Company:
Unum UK