Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Business Development Manager role at AXA UK. AXA – Global Healthcare is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to support growth within the SME market. You’ll be responsible for building strong relationships, supporting the existing AGH portfolio, and identifying new business opportunities to drive expansion. You’ll share global responsibility for managing our SME and Individual Intermediary sales channels, helping to deliver tailored healthcare solutions worldwide.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance time between home and the office. You’ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, with a plan to move to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending office locations, visiting clients, or attending industry events.
What you’ll be doing
* Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities within the intermediary channel for SME.
* Support and grow the existing AGH SME portfolio through strong relationship management and knowledge sharing.
* Develop and strengthen intermediary relationships, increasing their understanding of the AGH proposition.
* Provide regular updates on service improvements and collaborate with intermediaries to enhance their experience.
* Source, onboard, and develop new intermediaries to expand the portfolio.
* Support the Business Development team through coaching, upskilling, and joint initiatives.
* Work closely with the Account Management team to ensure timely renewal of existing AGH business.
* Collaborate with local partners and cross-functional teams globally to develop multi-tier relationships and secure portfolio growth.
Due to the number of applications we may receive, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement; if you’re excited by this job and AXA, we’d still encourage you to apply.
What you’ll bring
* Proven track record in business development with consistent achievement of targets.
* Strong understanding of the international health market, particularly the Intermediated sector, and awareness of competitors.
* Excellent relationship and account management skills to grow existing client relationships professionally.
* Self-motivated and capable of working effectively independently in a dynamic environment.
* Customer-focused with strong negotiation, influencing, and collaboration skills across global teams and regions.
* Commercial awareness with ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
* Excellent communication skills, including delivering presentations to diverse audiences at all levels.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, adaptable to learning new systems; willing to travel internationally and within the UK as required.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer
* Competitive annual salary
* Annual company & performance-based bonus
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
* Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
* Private health cover
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
* Wellbeing services & resources
* AXA employee discounts
To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, login or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate based on protected characteristics. If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, AXA offers accessibility support. For assistance, please email ruth.tennant@axa-uk.co.uk.
Who we are
Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA – Global Healthcare supports the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens worldwide. We have relied on global support and protection for more than 55 years, serving members in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.
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