Business Development Manager – Germany
Sedgwick
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Düsseldorf • Germany
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About the role
- Identifies trends and new business areas in claims management
- Works closely with the Marketing Manager Germany
- Develops growth strategies, including initiatives to enter new markets, form partnerships and expand services for clients
- Leads new customer acquisition
- Maintains professional relationship management with national department heads and sales colleagues at the international level
- Defines and builds a key account structure and takes responsibility for partnership management
- Independently and comprehensively manages a defined portfolio of existing clients
- Monitors KPIs and growth targets – analyzes revenue, cost and efficiency metrics and derives recommendations for action
- Works closely with executive management and department heads in a staff/advisory function
Requirements
- Several years of professional experience in the insurance industry, at least 5 years preferred, ideally in claims, at a claims service provider, insurance broker or insurance company
- Degree in Business Administration (BWL) or a comparable field, ideally with a focus on insurance
- Alternatively, completed vocational training as an Insurance and Finance Clerk (Kaufmann/-frau für Versicherungen und Finanzen), ideally with an additional certified specialist qualification (Fachwirt) and several years of experience in insurance
- Strong customer orientation and a confident, professional presence
- Articulate, strong negotiation skills and confident presentation skills
- Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel, including internationally
- Optimistic attitude, enjoyment of teamwork and the ability to inspire others with your energy
Benefits
- Company car including private use
- Flexible working hours and 100% remote work, including technical home office equipment
- Free training opportunities via Workday Learning and Sedgwick University
- Additional benefits such as Wellpass, JobRad (bike leasing), employer contributions to savings plans (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen), and complimentary drinks and snacks in the office
- 30 days of vacation plus additional days off on 24/12 and 31/12
- Up to 20 working days abroad for "workation"
- Office dogs allowed
- Supportive colleagues who are accessible, good listeners and happy to help
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
claims managementbusiness developmentportfolio managementKPI monitoringrevenue analysiscost analysisefficiency metrics
Soft skills
customer orientationnegotiation skillspresentation skillsprofessional relationship managementteamworkleadershipcommunication skillsoptimistic attitudeability to inspire
Certifications
degree in Business Administrationvocational training as Insurance and Finance Clerkcertified specialist qualification (Fachwirt)