Ancillary Trading and Performance Manager
Job Title: Ancillary Trading and Performance Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary Range: £78,400 - £98,000 depending on experience
Location: Eastleigh / Hybrid
Travel: You will be required to visit our offices in Eastleigh on average 1 day per month, and depending on business need.
Closing Date for applications: Friday 22nd May 2026
Ageas UK are looking for an Ancillary Trading and Performance Manager and take the lead in shaping the performance and growth of a critical revenue stream across our well known brands. In this exciting and highly visible role, you’ll own the end to end trading performance of ancillary products, using data driven insight and commercial expertise to unlock new opportunities, optimise pricing and propositions, and enhance customer journeys. You’ll play a key part in balancing strong financial delivery with a commitment to fair, customer focused outcomes.
Working at the heart of our Direct business, you’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders across Finance, Pricing, Marketing and Underwriting to influence strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement. From leading forecasting and performance analysis to identifying emerging trends and opportunities, you’ll act as the go to expert for ancillary performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, combining analytical thinking, commercial acumen and innovation to help shape the future success of Ageas UK.
Main Responsibilities
* Own and drive the trading performance of ancillary products, premium finance and other income streams to deliver sustainable growth and maximise value.
* Produce clear, insight led management information and performance reporting to support effective commercial decision making.
* Lead forecasting, budgeting and month end analysis, providing accurate performance commentary and identifying key drivers and trends.
* Identify opportunities to optimise pricing, products and customer journeys, enhancing both commercial outcomes and customer experience.
* Monitor market and competitor activity, delivering benchmarking and insight to inform trading strategies and future opportunities.
* Collaborate cross functionally with teams including Finance, Pricing, Marketing and Underwriting to drive continuous improvement and influence strategic initiatives.
Skills and experience you need
* Proven commercial experience with ownership or strong exposure to a P&L, with the ability to drive performance and deliver against financial targets.
* Experience in a product focused role, with a strong understanding of product lifecycle management and optimisation within a commercial environment.
* Demonstrable expertise in product trading optimisation, using data and insight to improve performance, pricing and customer outcomes.
* Background in General Insurance or a similar commercial sector, with a solid understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
* Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.
* Previous line management or leadership experience is preferred, with the ability to influence, coach and collaborate across cross functional teams.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and performance based bonus scheme.
* Flexible working arrangements and work from home options.
* Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
* Comprehensive health cover, pension plan and employee savings scheme.
* Various employee discount programmes for goods and services.
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure a fair recruitment process for all candidates.
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