BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

We have an immediate need to strengthen the sales team in Norway with a Business Development Manager. The candidate will focus on expanding the business with new clients in the capital area but also elsewhere.

What you do

• Identifying new business opportunities in line with the company’s distribution strategy
• Generating new leads and acquire new customers and managing existing customers if needed/during transition.
• Deliver the sales targets assigned to the Business Development Manager

What you bring

Your personal qualifications are important to us, and you should therefore be able to recognize the following:

• Bachelor degree holder or equivalent
• Prior experience in B-to-B sales, consultative selling (min. 3 years)
• Basic knowledge of corporate finance matters, trade related banking products
• Ability to build and maintain relationship (ie. outgoing personality, comfortable with client facing role, excellent presentation and negotiation skills with c-suite)
• Self-driven with ability to work independently
• Motivated by working with fixed goals and by creating results
• Team player with positive energy and passion for sales
• Valid driver’s license and willing to travel in the region
• Good command of both spoken and written English, mastering any Scandinavian language is a merit
• Basic awareness of Artificial Intelligence technologies and enthusiastic about learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to represent a strong and reputable brand with long experience in the industry.
• Uncapped commission scheme
• Supportive and professional team
• Great freedom of action and opportunity for continued career within the company and group, both nationally and internationally
• Flexible hybrid working environment with good benefits in a company that appreciates new ideas and own initiatives.
• Various trainings and upskilling opportunities

If you feel this position is a match for you and you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Espen Swartling, Head of Distribution & Local CEO

E-Mail: espen.swartling@allianz-trade.com 

If you have any questions regarding the process, please do not hesitate to contact:

Hanna Jakobsen, Nordic HR Business Partner

E-Mail: hanna.jakobsen@allianz-trade.com

KINDLY NOTE: Applications sent via e-mail are not considered

Note: Diversity of minds is an integral part of Allianz’ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company encourages its employees to have motivation in gaining varied skills from different positions and to collect experiences from across Allianz Group

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74466 | Sales & Distribution | Professional | Allianz Trade | Full-Time | Permanent

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