Senior Sales Director - UK - £150K - £180K + 30% bonus
Nigel Frank have been retained by a leading consultancy in the UK that are looking to add a Sales Director to their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven, client-focused leader to shape and scale a high-impact business unit at the intersection of insurance, enterprise technology and business transformation.
This role will lead cross-functional teams across Sales and own the strategic direction of our insurance & financial services proposition across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Define and execute the insurance or financial services business unit strategy for UK and Europe, with full P&L ownership of a £20M+ portfolio.
* Redefine and sharpen the value proposition to differentiate in a competitive market.
* Identify, develop and manage key partnerships, alliances and SI relationships to drive growth and delivery capability.
* Stay at the forefront of insurance industry trends, regulatory developments and emerging technologies to support and innovate with clients.
Business Development
* Lead new business acquisition across Enterprise software and transformation engagements with major carriers, brokers and Lloyd's market participants.
* Own and drive the full pursuit process for major opportunities, from campaign development through to close.
* Develop and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships across Life, P&C and London Market accounts.
* Execute targeted go-to-market campaigns aligned to key themes
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
* Proven track record of new business sales in enterprise software, SaaS or transformation consulting within the insurance or financial services market.
* Deep knowledge of Insurance or Financial Services Market and/or broader UK/European carriers, brokers and managing agents.
* Experience leading and growing a commercial team with P&L or revenue accountability.
* Strong background in Business Development, Consulting and/or Delivery - ideally across all three.
* Experience engaging at C-Suite and senior executive level with complex, long-cycle enterprise opportunities.
Skills & Attributes
* Commercially astute with strong financial acumen and an instinct for identifying growth opportunities.
* Excellent communicator and influencer - comfortable presenting to boards, senior clients and internal leadership.
* Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
* Passionate about the insurance or financial services industry with genuine curiosity about innovation and market change.
If you are interested and would like to find out more about the role send your CV to j.nordbo@nigelfrank.com
