Corporate Account Manager

On behalf of our client, Gras Savoye, we search for an Account Manager, reporting directly to the General Manager.

The holder will develop a client portfolio by closing long term partnerships. S/He ensures both company's growth and profit by implementing designed strategy that meets clients’ satisfaction. S/He will be a generalist in insurance with a specialty in credit insurance.

Required skills:

• University degree, preferable in Economics;
• Strong experience in commercial activities in the financial sector- prospecting techniques knowledge, selling and commercial negotiation skills;
• Experience in client oriented activities: needs identification, persuasion, trust development;
• Creating and maintain its network;
• Experience in insurance would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of multi distribution field or distribution by a third party;
• Advanced knowledge of English, French would be a plus;
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally (with customers and partners);
• Excellent ability to create long-term partnerships;
• Strategic and analytical thinking;
• Discipline and good work organization capacity;
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Key tasks:
• Market research (medium-sized or large companies) in order to identify and generate business opportunities;
• Continuously monitors the targeted sector of activity to identify development opportunities and market trends;
• Identifies the needs of the prospects - prevention, counseling, insurance products, associated services ... to provide the most appropriate solutions;
• Proposes marketing plans to achieve its annual targets.

Gras Savoye was created in 1907 by Pierre Savoye and Gustave Gras in an industry-focused area as Northern France – Lille. Nowadays, Gras Savoye & Willis, the 3rd global broker, possesses one of the most powerful broking networks worldwide, present in more than 100 countries through over 300 offices with 16 000 employees. Its turnover for year 2007 was of USD 3,4 billions.

Gras Savoye Romania is a branch of Gras Savoye SA and it is active on Romanian market since 1996. In 2008, the turnover of the Romanian branch was 2,150,000 EUR.

Gras Savoye adapted its structures to meet its clients' needs so that it can be ready to cover every type of insurance: Industrial Risks, Public Liability, Constructions, Transportation, Motor Fleet, Financial and Political Risks, Credit Contingency Insurance (cinema, exhibitions, museums, and events), Employees Benefits…