Senior Sales Manager - Switzerland

The company seeks a Senior Sales Manager for the Switzerland region to drive sales strategy, achieve targets, and manage key relationships with brokers and clients in the health insurance sector.

This position oversees the operational success of the Swiss sales region by crafting and executing a targeted sales strategy. The professional will work to secure volume and profitability goals while nurturing strong commercial ties with brokers, distributors, and corporate clients. A key focus involves expanding new business and retaining existing accounts to boost the company's market presence in health insurance. The role also demands close alignment with internal partners and regulatory bodies like FinMA.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain profitable partnerships with insurance brokers and distribution channels across the designated territory.
• Meet yearly performance goals for priority segments and the broader regional objectives.
• Introduce clients to affiliated group companies and secure broker backing for new ventures.
• Deliver training and sales assistance to internal teams and external partners.
• Offer direct support to brokers and clients, including point-of-sale guidance.
• Assist in servicing global or regional client accounts.
• Collaborate with regional sales colleagues to share insights across different functions and markets.
• Foster collaborations with internal Allianz entities and manage reporting to headquarters.
• Travel to various locations as business needs dictate.
• Keep the SalesForce planning tool current with regular updates.
• Engage frequently with colleagues from other business lines in the region.
• Manage ongoing client interactions, resolve concerns, and ensure high satisfaction levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years in insurance sales.
• Track record of building lasting ties with corporate clients and distribution partners.
• History of consistently meeting sales quotas.
• Existing network of relevant brokers within the sales area.
• Familiarity with back-office administrative processes.
• Customer-centric approach.
• Excellent verbal communication abilities.
• Confident presentation capabilities.
• Self-driven, organized, and proactive attitude.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Solution-oriented and results-focused mindset.
• Background in insurance, particularly local health insurance and employee benefits.
• Fluency in German and English; French is a plus.

About the company

Allianz Partners operates as a leading global provider of assistance and insurance solutions, spanning health, employee benefits, automotive, and travel sectors. With a workforce exceeding 22,000 professionals across 78 nations, the organization serves as a dedicated health partner for multinational corporations, international organizations, and private individuals. The company is committed to ensuring access to quality healthcare through dedicated support and care, striving to provide fast, simple access to expert advice and treatment.

• Recognized as a market leader in international health, employee benefits, assistance, automotive, and travel insurance.
• Global presence with over 22,000 employees operating in 78 countries.
• Dedicated to providing health, life, and disability insurance alongside reinsurance and administration services.
• Mission-driven to ensure customer access to quality healthcare through exceptional support and commitment.
• Focused on being a global health partner that delivers fast, simple access to the best advice, treatment, and value.