Description
We are looking for a commercially focussed leader to maintain relationships with our general insurance partners across Motor and Van insurance. You will report to the Head of Partner Development.
Role Details
You will negotiate and deliver commercial income and performance goals following the business plan. You will manage insurance partner relationships across Motoring and Van product departments, ranging from multinational PLCs to startups. You will track performance metrics, identify focus areas, and share improvement ideas.
You will help deliver our strategy, identify and deliver new opportunities through panel or product development. You will understand the UK General Insurance marketplace and the role played by price comparison businesses as a source of customers and revenue.
You will have regular face-to-face interaction and external meetings to secure meaningful, productive relationships. You will travel within the UK and be a professional ambassador for the Go.Compare brand at industry or social events.
You will develop annual Joint Business Plans with strategic partners, following the wider commercial goals. You will track and monitor actions through to completion.
You will manage the daily engagement and negotiation with partners to achieve delivery of agreed KPIs and to ensure appropriate levels of communication and engagement to best serve our mutual goals.
You will manage new partner onboarding (and removal) of products/brands following business process, including contract negotiation and pricing. You will monitor partner compliance with industry and best practice requirements.
You will manage industry benchmarking and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of relevant categories. You will understand market trading conditions and next-generation possibilities.
Experience
We are looking for someone with experience managing strategic relationships, including industry names such as Admiral, Aviva, Hastings, and Tesco. You should have experience managing partnerships and growing revenues.
You should have experience leading executive level meetings and implementing business plans. You should have experience leading negotiations and identifying and delivering new business opportunities to market.
You should have a good understanding of commercial contracts and previous experience working in an important account or relationship management role.
What's in it for you
The expected range for this role is £40,000 - £45,000. This is a Hybrid role from our Cardiff Office, working three days from the office, two from home.
You will also receive uncapped leave, a share of our profits with a bonus, and the opportunity to purchase shares in Future with our Share Incentive Plan.
Internal job family level Professional 6.
Who are we…
We're Go.Compare, part of Future PLC. We're a price comparison site passionate about finding our customers savvy insurance deals. We're a part of Future PLC and as one of the 250+ brands within Future publishing, we embody all the Future values.
We pride ourselves on being a fun but fair place to work, with flexible hours and plenty of perks, thanks to the Future community teams' hard work making sure each team member is treated equally. We only collaborate with organisations we can rely on, so we've built up a huge network of trusted partners. We're authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
A team of bright-eyed insurance experts launched Go.Compare back in November 2006 and we're still going strong. Based at our office in Cardiff, we've worked on getting our customers the best deals, partnered up with the Welsh Rugby Union, crafted engaging TV ads, and so much more.
Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future
We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.
Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. We're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.
Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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