SME Account Manager, Mid-Market
- Full-time
- Department: Commercial - 002
- Contract type (job boards): Permanent contract
Company Description
Making Trade Happen
Coface is a team of 4,500 people of 78 nationalities across nearly 60 countries, all sharing a corporate culture across the world. Together, we work towards one objective: facilitating trade by helping our 50,000 corporate clients develop their businesses.
With 75 years of experience, Coface is a leader in the credit insurance and risk management market. We have also developed a range of other value-added services, including factoring, debt collection, Single Risk insurance, bonding, and information services.
As a close-knit, international organisation at the core of the global economy, Coface offers an enriching work experience on several levels: relational, professional, and cultural.
Every day, our teams are making trade happen. Join us!
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Account Manager to join the team in our London office. In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of SME Mid‑Market clients, strengthening strategic relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring a consistently high standard of customer engagement and delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Office based Account Management for a portfolio of SME polices, with a mix of brokered and direct policies
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned SME accounts, serving as the primary point of contact
- Analyse client needs and provide expert advice on our products and services.
- Identify and pursue cross-selling and upselling opportunities within your portfolio.
- Conduct regular client meetings and negotiations at senior management level.
- Monitor key performance indicators and prepare detailed reports on account progress;
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of solutions and resolve any client issues;
- Identify and pursue cross-selling and upselling opportunities within your portfolio.
- Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to maintain a competitive edge.
- To participate in projects and take on additional tasks, as and when required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field
- Experience working in a regulated environment and understanding compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of the TCI landscape and business challenges
- Customer Service, ability to support the Coface mission of “Commit to your customer”.
- Ability to develop personal and long-term relationships based on adaptation and negotiation skills.
- Good understanding of risk underwriting and claims matters.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and data analysis tools
- Accuracy, attention to detail.
- Prioritization, determine importance of each task and allocate time accordingly.
- Self-motivated with a high degree of personal responsibility and a hands-on mentality
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Additional Information
Reports to: SME Account Manager, Team Leader
Why Join Coface?
At Coface, we offer a dynamic, international working environment where your legal expertise will directly contribute to the success and expansion of our UK business. You will work alongside high-calibre professionals in a fast-paced, strategic role with strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-border collaboration.
If you are a commercially minded professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact, we invite you to apply.
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