Job Title - Senior Trading Manager (Non Standard car and Van)

Location:  Flexible (Office location Bristol) 

Markerstudy Distribution are looking for a strong business leader to own and drive forward our non-standard Car and Van broking brands. The successful applicant will work closely with the Broking director to drive growth and profit within Commercial Vehicle Direct and Insurance Factory. We are looking for a self-motivated leader who will look to grow our range of products and distribution channels to these brands. The role requires you to manage several key stakeholders to ensure that internal and external partners support the delivery of the business plan.

Role Purpose

To plan and execute the delivery of business results aligned to the approved business plan of in scope brands/functions

To manage the relationship with Key Internal and External partners ensuring delivery of strategic targets linked to business plans.

To clearly identify a target market for brands and products within span of control

To ensure delivery from internal partners of a range of products and distribution channels to match the target market and maximise conversion rates.

To develop and lead an overall strategy with the senior team to ensure good customer outcomes aligned to the company's core values.

Key Responsibilities:

Shared responsibility for the P&L performance of selected Markerstudy Distribution brands performance against expected targets

To ensure that customers within MSG Distribution brands are protected at all times and that processes fit with the business and regulatory expectations

Building strong relationships with internal colleagues across all sites, ensuring good communication and understanding of shared objectives

To ensure timely reporting of any issues or incidents which may impact our customers or brand reputation

To ensure that all partnerships within span of control are managed appropriately and in line with all Markerstudy Group policies

To ensure focus on creating good customer outcomes when products are distributed through all channels

Liaise with colleagues across group to ensure a strong marketing proposition and brand recognition for in scope brands and products

Maximise sales opportunities through a carefully selected portfolio of products

Work with the internal Contact Centre management team to ensure that forecast volumes are understood and service levels targets are achieved and that customers do not face barriers when dealing with us

To ensure that sales journeys maintain a continuous improvement cycle and offer customers quick and easy access to fulfil their financial objectives.

To ensure a pricing approach which is consistent with the UK regulators expectations and which allows the business to achieve its financial objectives

To analyse the performance of selected brands, make proposals for change and drive a culture of success