Head of New Business Development (Part-Time, Job-Share, Full-Time)

? Drive the growth of the UK Retail business by leveraging all distribution channels.
? Develop and maintain a strong market reputation and engage in both new and existing partnerships.
? Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement strategies for new business initiatives.
? Oversee the delivery and implementation of deals both internally and externally.
? Develop and execute Sales & Distribution strategies that surpass our competition and align with business goals.
? Represent Zurich in negotiations with external stakeholders, including major distribution partners, customers, and regulators.
? Work closely with Sales and Distribution leadership to drive development across the UK distribution landscape.
? Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the performance and success of new business initiatives, providing regular reports to senior management.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Sales & Distribution team as the Head of New Business... Development. This pivotal role will be focused on working across the UK landscape to identify new opportunities and distribution channels, aligned with our strategic plan to drive significant growth., Strong financial understanding and regulatory awareness.
? Experience in managing profit and loss and deal management.
? Proven experience in high-level business-to-business negotiations and partnership development.
? Experience in business leadership and the motivation of large remote teams.
? Credible market presence and reputation.
? Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over ?0 million. So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need., The financials
? 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
? Annual company bonus.
? Income Protection.
? Life cover - four times your salary. Time away
? 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
? You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
? The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
? Three days paid volunteering.
? Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Your health is important to us
? Access to Private medical insurance.
? Virtual GP appointments.
? Discounted gym membership.
? Free flu jab.
? Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners. We're making a difference
? Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the 'UN Business Ambition for 1.5 C' pledge.
? Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over ?0 million

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