National Account Manager - SME & E-Trade

Premium Credit are a market leader in insurance premium finance and annually charged services. We’re experiencing significant growth and are looking for a National Account Manager to join our insurance premium finance team to help drive success.

• Competitive salary, incentive plan and company car
• Hybrid working, with in-person collaborative days in London or other locations
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days per year (pro rata)
• Private health and dental cover
• Support and investment in your personal development
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

The National Account Manager will work with the Head of SME and ETrade and collaborate with the team to manage partner relationships, implement the partner relationship manager framework, and deliver action plans to increase partner take-up of premium finance. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people.

Reporting to the Head of SME and E Trade, you’ll have overall responsibility for delivery of operational and service requirements, leading and managing partner interactions and meetings, and owning the onboarding of new partners or branches. You will also:

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with a panel of partners.
• Lead and own the implementation and onboarding of newly acquired partners through to launch.
• Lead and own the renewal of trading contracts when necessary.
• Provide data and information to partners, ensuring accurate narrative that supports business growth.
• Collaborate across departments to support the completion of partner contracts, access to digital tools and the resolution of partner queries and complaints.
• Plan and execute sales activities that meet strategic requirements and personal performance targets.
• Maintain product and service knowledge, completing any regulatory or mandatory training as required.

We’re looking for a National Account Manager who brings energy and pace, works in an organised manner, and ensures partners and customers receive a high standard of customer care. You’ll have a natural ability to develop and nurture relationships, identifying opportunities to develop business or enhance services. To be successful in this role you will have significant experience within an Account Management or Business Development position with a demonstrable track record of growing and maintaining accounts, ideally within the insurance industry.

You’re a natural collaborator, working cross-departmentally to resolve pain points, issues or complaints swiftly. You’re financially astute with a good understanding of where to focus your energy for maximum return. You can complete administrative and reporting tasks, ensuring regulatory and compliance duties are met. Your decision making is driven by facts and data, providing relevant information to key partners. You are able to travel regularly to meet key partners as well as attend in-person team meetings.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants. If you need assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by email. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK from start date. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time. You may be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage to ensure you can work from home effectively. Premium Credit is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are open to part-time working and job sharing.

By submitting your application, you agree that Premium Credit may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. All postholders will be subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting and a satisfactory DBS check prior to appointment. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we identify suitable candidates. Agencies are not engaged for this role.