Commercial Officer - FTC 12 Months

Role Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team, supporting the Regional Sales and Account Management Teams. The role is pivotal in ensuring the operational support, quality, and reliability of customer and broker solutions, contributing to Allianz Trade's multinational (AZT MNC) profitable growth. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare for prospect and client meetings by gathering relevant materials and insights.
• Collect underwriting information to assist in the preparation of offers for Whole Portfolio (WP) and, upon request, Excess of Loss (XOL) solutions.
• Support the preparation of commercial approvals, including ledger matching and pre-check files in coordination with Credit, CUW, Pricing, and Underwriting Authority teams.
• Assemble proposal documents, presentations, offers, and maintain accurate records.
• Draft Master Agreements for new clients.
• Conduct data quality checks on internal forms during client acquisition, liaise with the Operations Desk, and coordinate workflows to ensure timely execution and data accuracy.
• Maintain and ensure the quality and reliability of the Salesforce contract database, including properly closing inactive prospects.
• Process requests and coordinate with internal teams (Credit, PA, Commercial) and other AZT MNC regions.
• Assist with CRM-related tasks such as data mining, following up on sales initiatives and campaigns, and updating the pipeline management tool.
• Relieve the Commercial team of administrative duties, including room bookings, event planning, and general organisation.
• Provide daily support under the supervision of the Regional Distribution Director.

What We Are Looking For:

• Solid understanding of the credit insurance industry and key products.
• Familiarity with regional and multinational market specifics.
• Strong ability to manage multidimensional channels and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
• Proven organisational skills and personal drive to meet challenging goals.
• Basic project management and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills across all mediums (email, phone, etc.) and at all organisational levels within a multicultural environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix structure.
• Proficiency in basic IT systems (e.g., MS Word, Excel) and a willingness to learn new systems, such as AI tools.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Proficiency in additional European languages.
• Knowledge of Visual Basic, Macros, and automation tools.
• Advanced project management experience.
• Basic reporting experience.

What We Offer:

• Life assurane
• Health cash plan
• Income Protection
• Hybrid working
• Employee Share Incentive Plan
• Various discounts on insurance through the Allianz Partnership
• And much more

We are seeking candidates who are naturally curious and have a keen interest in technology and innovation. As we navigate the future, we value individuals who are eager to stay updated with the latest digital trends and advancements. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new tools and technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered tools, showcasing a forward-thinking mindset that aligns with our vision for growth and progress.

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Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. 

Allianz Trade is the trademark used to designate a range of services provided by Euler Hermes. We are the global leader in trade credit insurance and a recognized specialist in the areas of surety, collections, structured trade credit and political risk. Headquartered in Paris, we are present in more than 50 countries with 5,500 employees. In 2021, our global business transactions represented 931 billion Euro in exposure. 

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.