Director of Business Development, Travel Insurance

AXA SA$131K — $214K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in sales and business development in travel insurance, particularly in the US market.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for complex value propositions.
  • Extensive network of industry contacts with experience in large-scale travel insurance programs.
  • Strategic thinker capable of converting market insights into product partnerships.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable in fast-paced environments with long sales cycles.
  • Solid understanding of digital channels and analytics in sales.
  • Preferably holds a business degree or insurance licensing; knowledge in medical evacuation or political risk is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic partnerships with travel distributors and digital channels to grow AXA's global footprint.
  • Identify and validate new business opportunities aligned with company goals.
  • Develop targeted marketing strategies to convert prospects into partners.
  • Monitor industry trends and regulations to innovate insurance solutions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams for effective deal completion and cross-selling.
  • Negotiate and finalize commercial agreements for new partnerships.
  • Manage expansion in key markets while navigating long sales cycles.
  • Represent AXA at industry events to bolster market presence.

Benefits

  • Annual performance-based discretionary bonus up to 15%.
  • 20-25 days of annual leave based on service length.
  • 8 paid company holidays annually.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) pension plan with employer match.
  • HSA, FSA, and HRA options with employer contributions.
  • Paid parental leave policy.
  • Education reimbursement program.
  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office requirement.
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing:
  • Lead the development of strategic partnerships with travel distributors, travel agencies, and digital channels to expand AXA's travel insurance footprint globally.
  • Identify and qualify new business opportunities, ensuring alignment with AXA's commercial goals and profitability standards.
  • Develop and execute targeted marketing and distribution strategies to convert prospects into loyal partners and customers.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive insights to craft innovative insurance solutions.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams (Underwriting, Operations, Marketing) to facilitate seamless deal execution and cross-selling initiatives.
  • Drive negotiations, finalize commercial agreements, and oversee contract implementations for new partnerships.
  • Support expansion efforts in key markets such as the US and beyond, managing long sales cycles with a proactive approach.
  • Represent AXA Partners at industry events, enhancing visibility and positioning as a market leader in travel insurance.

What you'll bring:
  • Over 10 years of proven experience in sales and business development within the travel insurance industry, with strong knowledge of the US market.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex value propositions effectively.
  • A broad network of industry contacts, with a track record of building large-scale domestic and international travel insurance programs.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to translate market insights into innovative product and partnership opportunities.
  • Self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with long sales cycles.
  • Deep understanding of digital distribution channels and data-driven sales models.
  • Preferably, holding a relevant business degree, insurance licensing, and knowledge of medical evacuation or political risk (plus).


What we offer:

At AXA Partners US, we're appreciative of the people who work for us, and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

  • Salary range: $131,880 - $214,305 anually (based on experience)
  • Annual Company & Performance based discretionary Bonus up to 15%
  • 20 days Annual Leave (rising to 25 days based on length of service)
  • 8 Paid Company Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • HSA, FSA and HRA available + Employer Contribution
  • 401(k) Pension Plan & Employer match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Hybrid Work - 3 days in the office per week
  • For more information about benefits, click here; https://www.careers.axapartners.com/global/en/us-benefits


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