MFC Area Manager (Newcastle)
Core
Directs sales strategies and operations for a portfolio of complex customer relationships and branch teams to ensure profitability and meet business targets.
Role type
Senior Area Manager (Sales & Operations)
Builds
Sales operations, branch profitability, and customer service delivery for Long Term Insurance and Retail Pension products.
Domain
Financial Services (Insurance & Pensions)
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, budget management, commercial acumen, consultative selling, performance management, stakeholder engagement, market development, risk management, financial reporting
Preferred skills
Group Schemes/RMM experience, Managerial Development Programme (MMDP) completion, tertiary or managerial qualification, product category experience (Long Term Insurance B1/B2, Retail Pension), CPD credits
Technologies
MS Office suite, Sales Software
Responsibilities
Develop and execute annual business plans and budgets; manage a portfolio of complex customer accounts and key stakeholder relationships; coach and mentor Sales/Branch Managers; identify and open new markets; monitor area results and hold managers accountable for performance; manage HR functions and staff administration within the area.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management of direct reports