At Coface we make trade happen everyday
Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.
With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.
Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.
Shape the future of trade with us. Join our team!
- To define the CGS UK & Ireland Sales plan in conjunction with the Head of CGS UK & Ireland
- To deliver sales targets to meet individual and team target
- Ensure prudent Commercial Underwriting of Credit Insurance Business, adhering to Commercial underwriting standards and delegations
- To develop the relationship between Coface and its brokers and other intermediaries.
- To maximise the opportunities for all product lines, thereby maximising contribution.
- To collaborate with the Marketing team to make the most effective use of the resource for campaigns/events.
- Develop the relationships between Coface, its brokers and other intermediaries, by ensuring the successful candidate and the team work pro-actively to visit plans
- To work closely with the Commercial Operations team to deliver timely and efficient service to prospects, clients and brokers.
KEY TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Delivery of targets in respect of New Business and profitability of our credit insurance book and cross-selling of our other products.
- Delivery of target revenue.
- Budget and target setting and monitoring.
- Maintain and develop relationships with brokers to maximise new business generation.
- Explore opportunities to develop additional business from assigned key accounts.
- To champion the use of the CRM systems.
- Support to other Commercial Teams to assist in the delivery of company objectives.
- Support colleagues across the Global solutions team as and when required.
- Commercial Underwriting of Credit Insurance Business, adhering to Group and UK Standards and Delegations.
- Undertake due diligence and a thorough Know Your Customer check (per Coface definition) of prospects and clients, before a sale is recorded and documents issued.
- A minimum of 3+ years’ experience in the TCI market.
- Degree educated in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or equivalent.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience in the Credit Insurance Industry.
- Ability to work well within in a team and independently.
- Very good organisational skills and the ability to plan effectively.
- Excellent understanding of how global solutions corporations are structured and their relevant credit insurance requirements.
- Proven experience of consistently delivering to targets and goals.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the current economic climate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Why Join Coface?
At Coface, we offer a dynamic, international working environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success and expansion of our UK business. You will work alongside high-calibre professionals in a fast-paced, strategic role with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-border collaboration.
If you are a commercially minded professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact, we invite you to apply.
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