Strategic Account Manager

Strategic Account Manager

Salary £65,000 - £85,000

This is a great job for someone who has managed complex working relationships and worked across functional areas to deliver against account needs. You will have a track record of developing profitable relationships at a senior level with strategically significant customers and experience of implementing change.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of accounts, needs and Strategies and understand the needs of the end customer coupled with a thorough understanding of the financial services market and regulatory framework. 

A bit about the job:

The Strategic Account Manager will develop relationships and manage the contract between the SAM team and internal stakeholders. You will develop and manage strong relationships with external stakeholders at a strategic level and develop and implement an effective strategic account plan which delivers Aviva’s goals.

You will fully understand the accounts requirement and align Aviva’s resources and corporate strategy to maximise value for both internal and external customers plus ensure effective risk management processes, measures and controls are in place at all times to ensure compliance with relevant Group Policies and corporate governance regime.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Track record of successful account management. 
• QCF level 4 qualified 
• Strong communication skills 
• Strong planning and personal organisations skills 
• A deep understanding of the Financial Services market and its regulatory framework

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary between £65,000 and £85,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Tawana Chin a call on 07789 624461 or send an email to tawana.chin@aviva.com.