Business Development Manager - Leeds

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our highly successful Distribution Team in Leeds. You will be responsible for managing and growing relationships across some of our significant broker connections. As well as visiting brokers and managing broker accounts (you'll deal with a mixture of brokers and businesses ranging from mid-corporate to SME), you will also identify opportunities for the wider Allianz business including Large Corporate team, Allianz Trade and Legal.

This is a hybrid role, combining time in the Leeds office (Mondays for team meeting) and visiting brokers across the region. This is a very varied role and an exciting opportunity and would suit someone who thrives on being challenged and enjoys every day being different and varied.

Salary Information

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

• Leads the management of assigned key broker accounts for Allianz UK in the Leeds Market through excellent relationship management.
• Plans, implements and delivers the development of broker relationships and strategic business plans for assigned accounts, consistently monitoring and managing performance against these plans and taking relevant actions to ensure delivery of required results.
• Acts as the relationship lead (internally and externally) for assigned accounts to ensure Allianz achieves the maximum benefit from these relationships and delivers on our client commitments.
• Develops a strong pipeline of opportunities that fit our appetite and support delivery of our growth ambition.
• Plays an active role in driving innovative business development initiatives within the Leeds region.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.

Essential Experience

• Excellent relationship management, networking, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Self-starter, assertive, resilient and ability to motivate others to win with you.
• A strategic thinker with a growth mindset.
• Close familiarity with the commercial insurance market and its components.
• Strong financial acumen and presentation skills.

Desirable Skills

• A strong understanding of the customer and broker propositions offered by the Allianz Group.
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage with experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite Webchat / Chat Bot systems.
• Proficient in use of Teams, PowerPoint and Excel.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options.
• Hybrid working.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Development days.
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet.
• Retail discounts.
• Volunteering days.

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABI's flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it's assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications.

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Dharmesh Pancholi. Closing date 22 March 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.