Job Description Job title: SME Team Manager Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Leeds PURPOSE OF ROLE Lawes Consulting Group are partnering with a dynamic, growing Leeds based brokerage who is seeking an SME Team Leader to join the business. With responsibility for the day to day development, mentoring, and technical support of the SME unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity for either an experienced manager, or potentially an ambitious handler looking to take that first step into a managerial position. You will be given a high degree of autonomy to implement your own managerial style, instigate new processes, improve systems, and really develop the position in a 'hands on' manner. As you will be joining one of the city's leading, well recognised broking brands, you will benefit from a fantastic, supportive working environment designed to ensure that all colleagues are given every opportunity to grow, develop, and reach their maximum potential. RESPONSIBILITIES Managing a small porfolio of your own clients. Perform one-to-ones, monthly reviews, and general monitoring of team performance. Ensuring business is conducted in a compliant manner. Managing new business enquires and the renewal book in line with company procedures. Ensuring the teams documentation is kept fully updated and compliant. DAY-TO-DAY Ensuring the department's work flow is handed effectively. Liaise with other managers and departments where required to ensure business is placed correctly and compliantly Discuss upcoming renewals with the incumbent AEs where appropriate. Build and maintain strong working relationships with underwriters and insurer personnel. EXPERIENCE Previous managerial experience would be beneficial, but isn't a prerequisite. Experience of handling a range of SME commercial insurance products - ideally gained in an insurance broking environment. SKILLS The ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team. Possess a good technical insurance knowledge to provide technical support to the team. The ability to analyse data, investigate processes, and improve systems. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach Strong analytical and decision-making abilities Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07458 162 847 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk