Branch Manager Mullingar

at  AXA

We are looking for an experienced professional, commercially aware self-starter with proven experience in managing and motivating high performance sales teams to drive growth and new business development.
Strong drive, with a focus on delivery and minimum insurance qualification of Commercial APA.

This role requires a dynamic and motivated individual experienced in generating sales growth through leading successful sales initiatives and generating new business within new and existing markets. Must be a versatile self starter eager to drive sales and manage all aspects of branch activity.

• Delivery of annual business plan for branch, managing all aspects of the Branch Sales Office.
• Managing the performance of direct reports through coaching, development and support which delivers the required behaviours for a successful retail business.
• Identification of local business opportunities through the proactive participation in business development initiatives to grow branch revenue.
• Develop key customer relationships to improve new business and retention results.
• Proactive sales lead management (ie manage all aspects of the sales process through lead generation, prospecting, time and territory management, call activity, conversion and renewal development performance).
• Responsible for Branch complaint resolution in line with CPC/FCA guidelines
• Ensuring adherence to all governance procedures and policies as set down by the company.
• Providing regular Market insight to Direct Operations Leadership Team on emerging trends in a timely manner.

Your Profile

• Strong people skills, with proven track record in a successful sales team
• At least 5 years experience, with excellent product & technical knowledge to effectively handle referrals & support staff to achieve their goals
• Ability to manage change effectively in a highly pressurised environment
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills to build a high performing motivated team
• Effective coaching skills to deliver a highly effective, professional sales team
• Strong track record of effective Networking with key stakeholders across the business.
• Ability to prioritise workload and deliver on objectives
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving coupled with a structured approach to work
• Full clean driving licence
• Mandatory role with insurance qualification (APA Personal Lines and Commercial Lines) a minimum requirement. Candidates should be willing to progress CIP and MDI.

About AXA
Would you like to wake up every day driven and inspired by our noble mission and to work together as one global team to empower people to live a better life? Here at AXA we strive to lead the transformation of our industry. We are looking for talented individuals who come from varied backgrounds, think differently and want to be part of this exciting transformation by challenging the status quo so we can push AXA - a leading global brand and one of the most innovative companies in our industry - onto even greater things.
In a fast-evolving world and with a presence in 64 countries, our 166,000 employees and exclusive distributors anticipate change to offer services and solutions tailored to the current and future needs of our 103 million customers.
About the Entity
Proud to be part of the AXA Group, at AXA Ireland our values are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as One AXA, embracing our differences to make our teams great. We believe integrity, courage and our customer-first approach is what makes us a great place to work. AXA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from across all communities.
What We Offer

One of the best things about joining AXA is our rewards package. At AXA Ireland, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package reflects that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Generous annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• AXA employee discounts
• Education support and plenty of learning opportunities.

AXA is proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We are therefore happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, should this be a requirement for you.
At AXA, we want to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. As a financial services company, all successful candidates will require employment checks, so we can ensure regulatory compliance.
We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
AXA Ireland dac consider applicants on the basis of skills, experience & qualifications and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status

• Delivery of annual business plan for branch, managing all aspects of the Branch Sales Office.
• Managing the performance of direct reports through coaching, development and support which delivers the required behaviours for a successful retail business.
• Identification of local business opportunities through the proactive participation in business development initiatives to grow branch revenue.
• Develop key customer relationships to improve new business and retention results.
• Proactive sales lead management (ie manage all aspects of the sales process through lead generation, prospecting, time and territory management, call activity, conversion and renewal development performance).
• Responsible for Branch complaint resolution in line with CPC/FCA guidelines
• Ensuring adherence to all governance procedures and policies as set down by the company.
• Providing regular Market insight to Direct Operations Leadership Team on emerging trends in a timely manner