Commercial Executive (Price Comparison) --12-month FTC
London/Leeds/Bristol (Hybrid)
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance, and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
We are looking for a Commercial Executive to join our Price Comparison Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. You will support the Comparison team and the wider business to ensure commercial success. To ensure DLG maintains meaningful and productive relationships, the role requires some face-to-face contact, telephone conferences, Teams video calls and external meetings with our largest partners; Compare the Market, Confused.com, Money Supermarket and Go Compare. There may be an expectation to travel within the UK and may involve participation in professional and social networking events from time to time.
Who you'll be working with:
You'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of teams and product lines in Direct Line group. However, you will be primarily situated in the Price Comparison team, which is situated in the Motor Retail Tribe.
What you'll be doing:
1. Maximising existing revenue streams through assessing opportunities to open new sources of income.
2. Organisation and maintenance of the Price Comparison team's contracts, commissions reporting and KPIs.
3. Supporting the Commercial Managers in negotiation of commercial terms including acquisition costs, acceptable performance metrics and special offers.
4. Regularly compiling and reviewing data with an ability to identify opportunities and articulate findings.
5. May be required to use data to challenge partners in respect of poor performance.
6. Ensure that partners comply with general good practice, contractual terms and industry regulations.
7. Understand market trading conditions and developments in the industry.
8. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and dynamic pricing initiatives.
9. Regular contact with partners.
10. Facilitate change requests.
What we're looking for:
1. You will understand Price Comparison dynamics and personal lines insurance.
2. Strong ability in data analysis.
3. An excellent communicator and stakeholder management skills.
4. A balance of team working and self-starting abilities.
5. Confident nature and a positive attitude.
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Benefits
We wouldn't be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That's why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Our core benefits include:
1. 9% employer contributed pension.
2. 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover.
3. Additional optional Health and Dental insurance.
4. AIP bonus.
5. EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
6. 25 days annual leave, increasing each year up to a maximum of 28.
7. Buy as you earn share scheme.
8. Employee discounts and cashback.
9. Plus many more!
Being yourself
Difference makes us who we are. We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work - that's why we champion diverse voices, build workplaces that work for people, and invest in the things that matter. From senior leadership to inclusivity networks, adaptive working to inclusion training, we've made it our mission to give you everything you need to be authentically you. Discover more at directlinegroupcareers.com
Together we're one of a kind.
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