State Distribution Manager

At Allianz, we care for all the things that make you, you. For feeling like you belong. For a place where learning never stops. For growing new skills and opening up exciting possibilities. For your curiosity to thrive and help transform an industry. And when life twists, there's flexibility for balance and the support you need. We know that flexible work comes in different forms, that's why we're embracing hybrid teams - enabling employees to maintain a balance of working both in the office and remote, supporting the needs of both the business and individual. So, come and share your ideas, give back and feel proud to be part of a company doing work that matters across climate change and mental health.

Let's care for everyone's tomorrow so we can create a better future together.

**About the Role**:
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving business growth and enhancing customer experiences? Allianz is seeking an experienced State Distribution Manager to lead and manage the distribution of our Commercial and Consumer general insurance products within Integrated Commercial. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by coordinating superior customer experiences and achieving outstanding business results across Distribution, Underwriting, Specialty, and other One Allianz agencies.

**Other key aspects of the role**:

- Developing and managing robust broker relationships across all segments, including Global, International, and Key Regional/National Partners.
- Leading sales and service excellence, working closely with Underwriting and National Relationship Managers to deliver and negotiate sales pipelines and underwriting solutions.
- Executing National Priorities and the Strategic Integrated Commercial Roadmap locally.
- Crafting and implementing state broker sales strategies and business plans to drive efficient sales operations and achieve profitable growth targets.
- Monitoring and managing business performance against sales targets and expenses, identifying opportunities for outperformance.
- Maximizing new business strike rates and renewal retention by understanding customer needs and fostering broker loyalty.
- Anticipating market and industry trends through competitor analysis and business relationships.
- Maintaining a robust operating rhythm framework to monitor critical business activities and drive outperformance.
- Representing Allianz in the market and collaborate across broader Allianz divisions.
- Partnering with Distribution Enablement to address and resolve Risk and Compliance issues promptly.

**Important to your success**:

- Significant leadership experience in a relevant industry, with a proven track record of**empowering teams and building talent pipelines.
- Strong ability to partner and collaborate with senior stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers.
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with experience managing high-performing teams.
- Extensive experience in developing and executing business strategies aligned with organizational vision.
- Demonstrated commercial acumen and strategic sales ability, including effective business planning and negotiation skills.
- Sound technical knowledge of general insurance products and associated legislation.
- Proven analytical skills with the ability to measure, analyze, and report on data and financial metrics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting with clarity and influence.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver effective, customer-focused solutions.

**What's on offer?**

As we embed a customer obsession strategy across everything we do, you'll have an opportunity to drive innovation and transformation that delivers a tangible and meaningful impact on our people, our customers and our community.

Enjoy a high-trust culture that empowers you to use your skills and abilities to achieve a meaningful impact.

Feel supported to give something a go - try different things, take on new responsibilities and explore opportunities.

Be part of a team that's open-minded, supportive, approachable and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.

Let's care for tomorrow. For a career with plenty of room to grow. Care to join us?

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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.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

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