Petplan Territory Manager

Who we are

Petplan is the UK’s favourite pet insurer and part of Allianz Insurance plc.

At Petplan, we’re all about pets. Big or small, young or old – we know you want the best for them. The health of animals and the joy they bring to their owners has always been at the heart of what we do. In fact, it is the reason we exist.

Many of our staff are pet owners too so we understand what a worrying time it is if your animal is ill or injured.

We love pets as much as you do

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.   

Role Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a  Territory Manager to join our family of talented people in the Petplan Team.

The Petplan Territory Manager position is a home based role that requires both remote partner management and face to face visits. The territory covers the South East Midlands / North and mid East Anglia areas and the successful candidate will be required to live in this area, with some national travelling also required.

Your duties:

• Responsible for delivering commercial performance of vets, charities and other agreed sales channels within your territory, the Territory Manager’s role is to maximise Petplan partner free cover and sales performance through total territory management and ownership.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with agreed partners and key industry contacts to drive engagement, loyalty and performance; work effectively with existing and prospective partners to deliver on mutually beneficial business plans and targets.

• Deliver engaging and motivating training programmes, face-to-face and remotely, to both small and large audiences.

• Development and execution of your territory contact strategy and acquisition plans.

• Attendance at agreed industry and key partner events to represent Petplan. 

About You

To be a success in this role, you will have a passion for pets, and experience or knowledge of the Animal Health industry would be an advantage.

You will have excellent communication skills, a strong commercial acumen and must have a proven track record of achievement behind you

You will have the ability to work effectively with business partners and contacts to develop and deliver on mutually beneficial business plans

You will be an innovator and a problem-solver, who can drive sales, exceed targets and grow profits by motivating and training your partners and accounts.

Strong time management and able to work on your own as well as part of a team

Full clean driving license

Ability to use Microsoft Office applications 

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you.

We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• 25 Days holiday with flexible buy/sell holiday options

• Annual performance related bonus

• Contributory pension scheme

• Development days

• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet

• Retail Discounts

• Company car

Our Purpose and Values

We secure your future

Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust

Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz.  They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it.

Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best.  Building on inclusive culture for us all to succeed. 

Diversity & Inclusion

At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations, Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, a Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion members, signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. 

We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career.
At Allianz, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act – this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range other adjustments. 

Our Ways of Working

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. 

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. 

Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow.