Account Manager

Job Description

At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and were looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. Were digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers.To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality,disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectivelydeliver in your role. What you can expect from us:We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to:

• Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work
• Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed
• Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make
• Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best

How do we support our employees: All M&G plc employees will be supported in the workplace through our M&G Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you need counselling, confidential financial or legal advice. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offers access to qualifiedprofessionals who can provide specialist information, advice and support on many issues. It offers a broad range of services, including help with family issues, maintaining work/life balance and mental health support. Location: Home Working Region: Essex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, LondonThe Role: A fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing organisation where you will be valued and supported to deliver your full potential. With a wide breadth of propositions to take to the market your reward for success will be reflected with an attractiveoverall OTE package. You will be joining Prudentials highly respected and market leading Intermediated Distribution team to work with advisers in your region. Prudential is as part of M&G plc and is continuing its journey to become a dynamic, digital and highly competitive provider.We are already very successful in our chosen markets and have ambitious plans for the future. As a Hybrid Account Manager you will work remotely and deliver on sales revenue targets through the distribution of Prudential products to regional adviser firms. Contact will be predominantly via phone and digital presentations and face to face meetings willbe encouraged as sales relationships develop. We are keen to consider a range of transferable experience and diverse skillsets for this role for those looking to further their career in intermediated distribution. It is essential for you to have achieved the Level 4 diploma. What do the team love about the role

• Well run organisation where you are valued and supported
• Pru is not just a workplace, its a community
• Transparency of the leadership - open and approachable
• Hugely attractive with a wide breadth of proposition to take to the market
• Good to be part of a dynamic, enthusiastic, growing organisation

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• To deliver your sales revenue target through a combination of activities, predominantly via phone and digital meetings with the ability to offer advisers face to face meetings where appropriate.
• Successful promotion of Pru life and pension wrappers and oeic proposition
• Funds under management and adviser support retention
• Take all reasonable steps to make sure your business area fulfils its external regulatory, legal and industry obligations

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Relevant professional qualification achieved or close to completing (CII/PFS Level 4 Qualified or equivalent as a minimum)
• Several years of experience in Intermediated Distribution
• Previous experience working for a Life Co/Asset manager
• Strong presentation skills and good knowledge of Microsoft suite of digital applications
• Experience of regulated sales environments
• Working knowledge of industry best practice, good network/links with external bodies and individuals on the same field
• Working knowledge of life and pensions products, markets and competitors
• Working knowledge of financial services regulatory and legislatory frameworks

We live by four behaviours at M&G and we ask all our employees to:

• Inspire Others - Support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed
• Embrace Change - Be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively to new ideas
• Deliver Results - Focus on outcomes, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination
• Keep it Simple - Cut through complexity and bureaucracy, be clear and decisive and never overcomplicate things