Overview

Sales Director National. The Head of Sales for Corporate and G&S is accountable for, and actively involved with the development and implementation of a successful sales strategy across Corporate and G&S. They work closely with the CEO CR UK and the business leaders to ensure we deliver the best of Aon to our clients and prospects.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Responsibilities

• Utilising an extensive relationship network in the Commercial Risk Retail markets to identify, promote and secure new business opportunities for Commercial Risk Retail.
• Actively and continuously promotes the Aon and Corporate and G&S solutions offerings and client leaders to the markets by driving the sales team to a high degree of external focus.
• Support the sales team and client leaders to identify areas of focus and where we can engage clients and prospects to build ongoing pipeline and new value.
• This will include the identification of markets, clients and solution development opportunities to meet future sales targets, operating with a fully qualified sales pipeline.
• Driving and maintaining a high degree of knowledge about the market; services offered; industry drivers; customer issues; and the competitive landscape.
• Supports the execution and fulfilment of "Delivering Aon United" within the Commercial Risk Retail business.
• Work with the Corporate and G&S leaders to develop strategies and plans aligned to business goals and ensure financial and non-financial resources are prioritised accordingly.
• Report on progress versus targets to key customers including, but not limited to, the CR Executive showing a clear understanding of the differing needs of these customers.
• Implement best practice across the sales cycle, increasing consistency and quality of delivery.
• Role model partnership, collaboration, integrity and respect to deliver the best of our firm to our colleagues and clients.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Strong Relationship Leader
• Strategic Sales Management
• Passionate about making our colleagues and clients successful
• Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
• Strategic business development skills inclusive of creating and implementing a sales strategy
• Extensive network within the UK Commercial Risk UK market at a senior level
• Experience of leading a successful sales team
• Consistent record of meeting sales targets through individual and team delivery
• Commercial with intuition for business and negotiation skills of the highest order
• Builds inclusive and diverse teams. Fosters an environment in which all employees are valued and heard
• Motivates and inspires others, creating an environment for continuous learning and connection
• Recognised sales leader experience

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year. We offer a variety of working style solutions, and we recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work. We call this Smart Working. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. At Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We are committed to an equal opportunity workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com