Director of Business Development, Travel Insurance

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

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of sales and business development experience in travel insurance, particularly in the US market.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills to convey complex value propositions.
  • Extensive network within the industry with experience building large-scale travel insurance programs.
  • Strategic thinker who can leverage market insights for innovative products and partnerships.
  • Self-motivated and resourceful, thriving in fast-paced environments with long sales cycles.
  • Comprehensive understanding of digital distribution and data-driven sales models.
  • Possession of a relevant business degree, insurance licensing, and knowledge of medical evacuation/political risk is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic partnerships with travel distributors, agencies, and digital channels to grow AXA's global footprint.
  • Identify and qualify new business prospects aligning with commercial and profitability goals.
  • Develop marketing and distribution strategies to transform leads into partners and customers.
  • Monitor industry trends, regulations, and competition to propose innovative insurance solutions.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting, Operations, and Marketing for smooth execution of deals and initiatives.
  • Negotiate and finalize agreements for new partnerships, overseeing contract implementation.
  • Support market expansion efforts, particularly in the US, managing elaborate sales cycles.
  • Represent AXA at industry events to bolster market leadership in travel insurance.

Benefits

  • 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 based on service length.
  • 8 paid company holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts with employer contributions.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Education reimbursement opportunities.
  • Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office each week.
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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