Davies North America

Client Service Manager

United Kingdom full-time Executive Salary not listed
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

Client Service Managers are vital day-to-day points of contact for Davies insurance market clients. They build strong relationships with technical and procurement teams within client organisations to establish themselves as trusted advisors. They understand client needs and champion those needs internally to ensure first-class service delivery. Commercially astute and excellent communicators, Client Service Managers immerse themselves in client businesses, pre-empting challenges and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the relationship. The client service manager role in our core and volume motor team involves coordinating the breadth of client engagement from initial onboarding of new clients to the ongoing management of day-to-day engagement and performance reporting.
What will your day look like:

Client Relationship Management:

Manage day-to-day interactions with a portfolio of core and volume motor clients to ensure we meet client expectations and maintain positive relationships.

Build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of technical and supply chain management teams within client organisations.

Proactively seek feedback from clients and gather insights to inform an engagement plan focused on each client’s specific needs and objectives.

Contribute to the development and execution of client engagement and growth plans.

Service Delivery:

Champion client needs and objectives internally to ensure a fully aligned and first-class service is consistently delivered.

Ensure that service delivery aligns with contractual obligations and SLA/KPI requirements by proactively monitoring adherence.

Coordinate internal activity to optimise service delivery relative to client needs and resolve client issues promptly and effectively.

Onboarding and Implementation:

Support the planning and delivery of new motor client onboarding, ensuring a smooth and on schedule launch.

Work closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and tailor services and engagement plans accordingly.

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all client-specific setups and configurations are completed and maintained in accordance with client requirements.

Performance Management and Reporting:

Liaise with client reporting team to manage the timely and accurate production of client management information ahead of release to clients.

Monitor and report on service performance metrics to clients and internal stakeholders.

Conduct regular performance reviews with clients to assess satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.

Proactive Engagement:

Immerse yourself in client businesses and stay informed on motor market developments in order to pre-empt challenges and opportunities for your clients.

Proactively engage internal teams to respond to client and market developments to maintain leading service standards.

Ensure clients are alerted to relevant industry developments and how they may impact their business whilst offering suitable solutions to support.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Relationship management experience in the insurance industry

Confident communicator capable of building relationships

Knowledge of the motor insurance claims market

Ability to work proactively and autonomously to understand and respond to client challenges

Sound understanding of MI reporting with a keen eye for detail

Benefits

Career & Purpose

Davies Innovation Lab

Leadership training programme

Funding for professional qualifications

Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

The Davies Foundation

Local charity funding

Pennies To Heaven

Employee Resource Groups

Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution

My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub

Life assurance: x4

Refer a Friend

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lease car salary sacrifice

Davies Incentive Plan

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus

Discounts with 100's of UK retailers

EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline

25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years

Flexible working

Dress for your day

Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage

Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan

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Technology & IT Data Analysis Client Service Manager Technology Executive level

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Client Service Manager role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Davies North America?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Client and Service have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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Practice line

I am interested in the Client Service Manager role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Client and Service, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Davies North America needs from this hire.

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