Sales Manager

Allianz

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!As a Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and supporting product strategy for Allianz-related investment solutions across key South-East Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia.You will focus on supporting both Allianz Agency and Bancassurance channels through the development and execution of sales initiatives, partner training, investment seminars, and the delivery of timely market insights. This position plays a key role in equipping distribution partners with the tools, content, and knowledge needed to grow sales effectively.In addition, you will contribute to product strategy by gathering local market intelligence, identifying client needs, and aligning on investment solutions with distribution models. Working closely with internal teams across Product, Legal, Compliance, and Operations, you will ensure smooth implementation and market relevance. This is a regional, client-facing role suited for a sales-driven professional with strong market knowledge and a collaborative mindset.This position will be based in Singapore.What you will doSales & Business Development Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, development, and execution of strategic sales initiatives across key South-East Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia, with a focus on driving growth for Allianz-related businesses
  • Manage end-to-end sales activities across both Allianz Agency and Bancassurance distribution channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities
  • Develop and customise comprehensive sales kits, marketing collateral, and client communication materials tailored to regional needs and product positioning
  • Deliver structured training programs, investment and product briefings, and market updates to distribution partners to ensure continuous sales capability development
  • Organise and facilitate investment seminars and client engagement events to support and drive distribution partner sales activities
  • Oversee the preparation and dissemination of daily market updates and strategic insights to distribution partners, strengthening market responsiveness and client servicing
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Product Development, Compliance, Legal, and Operations, ensuring seamless implementation of business strategies and sales enablement initiatives
Product Strategy & Market Intelligence
  • Act as a strategic liaison between market distribution and product teams, providing insights into local customer needs, distribution models, and competitive landscapes across the region
  • Conduct comprehensive local market research and competitive analysis to inform product positioning, generate sales ideas, and identify business opportunities aligned with client sales cycles
  • Leverage global investment platform resources to enhance local relevance and competitiveness of product offerings
  • Work closely with the Client & Business Management team to integrate field-level insights into ongoing product development and business planning efforts
  • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to align product features and value propositions with client distribution strategies, driving deeper engagement and higher sales conversion
What you bringRequired
  • University Degree
  • At least 8 years’ relevant experience in financial industry
  • Able to undertake frequent regional travel in support of sales activities, client engagements, and partner development initiatives.
Preferred
  • Experience in asset management
  • Knowledge /ability to explain/sell other financial products e.g. Insurance, unit-linked products (preferred)
  • Good business sense and market feel
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Deep knowledge of markets
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic knowledge of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
What we offer
  • We empower our employees by ensuring work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity and career development
  • Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
  • Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
  • Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
  • Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
  • … and so much more!
About Allianz Global InvestorsAllianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request toTo Recruitment Agencies:Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place.Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.78899 | Sales & Distribution | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent

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