As Head RDS Insurance Sales UK & Ireland, you will play a critical role in driving the growth of our Solutions business in Insurance and Public Sector market segments. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to deepen relationships with existing clients and develop new revenue streams, particularly with non-clients and in adjacent segments. This role is key to expanding our fee-based income and supporting the growth of our core RDS Insurance Solutions offerings.
KeyResponsibilities:
Drive sales ofRDS Insurance Solutionsproducts,consultingservicesandanalytics projects for theUnited Kingdom & Irelandmarkets.
Lead a team of sales and customer success professionals creating a high performing team to successfully achieve annual plan ambitions aligned to global standards
Own the regional Market Unit relationships and partner with the MU heads to execute the RDS Insurance regional plan
Establishannual businessplanand derive individual sales targetsfor yourself and your team members
Deliverregional andindividual fee-based revenue targets in alignment with annual businessplanning
Execute theimplementation ofthe go-to-market strategy acrossUnited Kingdom & Ireland.
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
Conduct thorough clients’ needs analysis to identify new opportunities andidentify and prospectpotential clients and leads through various channels.
Manage a robust sales pipeline of qualified leads.
Present compelling sales pitches and product demonstrations to articulate value propositions.
Lead negotiations and close deals to meet/exceedsales objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance outreach and business development strategies.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
Maintain a solid understanding ofSwiss Re’s IP assets andtechnologies, products, and consulting capabilities.
Provide structured feedback to product and delivery teams to inform development and commercial improvements.
Keepaccuraterecords in the CRM system and prepare regular sales reports and forecastsforsenior management.
About Swiss ReRisk DataSolutions
RDS Insuranceis a central pillar of our strategy, critical tothedevelopment of our core activities as well as developing new revenue streams for Swiss Re.We offer a comprehensive suite of services;from risk consulting and software solutions to data analytics and SaaS platforms, wehelp clients stay competitive in an evolving industry. Through our globalexpertiseand specialist tools, clients gain agility and resilience in an ever-changing marketplace.
About you
At least15years of experience in salesand leading teams, preferably within financial, consulting, or technology services
Deep knowledge of the P&C insurance industry across underwriting, claims, risk management, and technology
Strong existing network within the P&C sectorand a proventrack recordof consistently achieving sales targets
Exceptional prospecting and lead-generation skills
Skilled communicator with a consultative, client-first approachand ability to translatecustomer needs into solutions that address them
Experience influencing senior stakeholdersandC-suite decision-makers
Motivated, results-driven, and team-oriented
Comfortable making independent decisions while aligning with broader business objectives
Experience leading and building high performing sales teams
KeyAttributes:
Empathetic and attentive listener with a problem-solving mindset
Persistent and resilient under pressure
Agile, creative, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Committed to exceptional client service
Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office two to three days per week on average.
The base salary range for this position is between £144,000 and £216,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:
• the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibities of the role,• the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation, skills and experience.
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About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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