Regional Account Manager

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Home based: North East England (Leeds/ York)

The Role: Regional Account Manager

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Regional Account Manager to join our established and dynamic team. We have a clear strategy to grow our market share over the next few years by launching new propositions to market and also further leveraging our financial strength and strong brand in the UK advisory marketplace.

In this role, you will focus on driving growth and building strong relationships with local advisers and firms, acting as a trusted partner to promote our market-leading life and pensions products to deliver on sales revenue targets. Success in this role will rely on your ability to connect with advisers, work collaboratively with colleagues to grow your business, and continuously deepen your knowledge of the evolving market to deliver impactful results.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• To deliver sales revenue target for regional sales team across our proposition
• Identify opportunities to retain and grow funds under management
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with advisers and firms, ensuring M&G is their go-to partner for a range of our product solutions
• Ensure all interactions and sales activities align with financial services regulations and M&G’s high standards of integrity
• Use your judgement to strengthen our positive risk and control culture, by identifying, assessing and managing risk within your business area
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver exceptional support to advisers
• Leveraging your market knowledge and to support regional business objectives

What are we looking for:

Qualifications And Experience

• CII/PFS Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning (or equivalent) is essential
• Proven experience in intermediated distribution within a life insurance or asset management context
• Strong understanding of life and pensions products, regulatory frameworks, and the competitive landscape

Skills And Attributes

• A proactive learner with a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Planning and organisational skills, with a structured approach to meetings and account management.
• An inquisitive mindset, asking insightful questions to uncover advisers' needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skils and the ability to influence at all levels
• Resourceful and collaborative, using tools, data, and internal expertise to drive results
• Results-oriented, focused on identifying opportunities for growth
• High energy, self-motivated, and driven to succeed
• Strong relationship-building skills, creating lasting partnerships with external advisers and internal teams
• Passionate about helping advisers succeed, with a commitment to delivering real value in every interaction

Work level: Experienced Colleague

Recruiter: Phoebe Ewers

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, physical, mental health or neuro-divergent conditions. We participate in the Disability Confident ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, which means that candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying. These candidates are also supported to ensure they have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com