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Business Development & Sales Optimisation Manager, Italy

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Assurant

Aug 29

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You must be fluent in Italian and English, have strong analytical and project management skills, experience in business growth, and knowledge of insurance and telecommunications. A relevant degree is essential.
  • You will conduct market analysis, support business development, manage new programs, monitor performance, enhance client services, and collaborate with teams to drive growth and improve efficiencies.

Requirements

  • You Have :
  • Fluency in Italian and English
  • An analytical background and able to manipulate data and extract clear insights.
  • Prior experience with modelling and planning scenarios, analysing results, creating plans for improving results, and implementing and tracking the plan
  • Project Management skills delivering customer change projects.
  • Prior experience identifying opportunities to grow the business and improve commercial goals.
  • Business Consultancy experience is beneficial.
  • A broad, current knowledge of developments within the insurance and financial sectors and the markets in which our partners operate is beneficial.
  • Degree in Business Administration/Financial or similar
  • Prior experience in insurance sales and the telecommunications industry is beneficial
  • Advanced level in Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct competitive analysis and market research on competitors, prospects, new product offering to identify opportunities for Business Development and opportunities to improve customer experience on existing programs.
  • Support Business Development activities with ad-hoc analyses and the development of commercial proposals.
  • Develop specific and successful business development strategies for Italy to achieve incremental growth, with a focus on Telecommunications, OEM’S, Retail and E-tail and banking clients.
  • Support the design and project management of new programmes being the key point of contact internally for Solution and Implementation.
  • Monitor commercial performance, conduct in-depth analyses, and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and efficiencies.
  • Increase programme(s) performance (attachment rate) for assigned client, being the primary or secondary contact working in collaboration with Account Management Team.
  • Consult with Account Management Team to establish and implement plans for achieving programme goals.
  • Identify and help resolve customer and client service quality process issues in cooperation with the Account Management Team.

FAQs

What is the location of the Business Development & Sales Optimisation Manager role?

The role is located in our Milan office, with a hybrid work option allowing for both remote work and office presence.

What are the primary responsibilities of this position?

The primary responsibilities include conducting competitive analysis, supporting business development activities, developing business strategies for incremental growth in Italy, monitoring commercial performance, and collaborating with the Account Management Team.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have fluency in Italian and English, an analytical background, project management skills, and a degree in Business Administration/Finance or a related field. Previous experience in insurance sales, telecommunications, and business consultancy is also beneficial.

What types of clients will this role focus on?

This role will focus on Telecommunications, OEMs, Retail and E-tail, and banking clients.

Does this position offer training and development opportunities?

Yes, the company provides learning and development opportunities as part of the benefits offered.

What are the benefits associated with this position?

Benefits include a bonus scheme, financial and wellbeing benefits, a company car, mobile phone, laptop, and participation in an internal wellbeing program.

What is the company culture like at Assurant?

Assurant’s culture is described as one that inspires creativity, values service and innovation, and is recognized as a great place to work in multiple countries.

Is prior experience in the insurance industry required?

While prior experience in the insurance industry is beneficial, it is not explicitly required for the position.

What does Assurant do?

Assurant is a global leader in business services that supports and connects major consumer purchases, offering solutions for mobile devices, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, and other specialty products.

Is Assurant an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law in employment decisions.

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Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products. Thank you for visiting Assurant’s LinkedIn community. Before posting, please review our guidelines at https://www.assurant.com/social-community-guidelines.