The Vhi Multiline Development Team which is accountable for the performance of Vhis Multiline portfolio; international, travel, dental, life and mortgage protection business lines currently have a temporary (2 year) full time vacancy for the role of Commercial Products Manager based in Dublin or Kilkenny (WFH/WFO on a hybrid basis).
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and driving profitable growth in our existing product lines as well as developing opportunities for growth in new markets.
This is a great opportunity to join a strong, dynamic team and gain a wide breadth of experience in managing a sizeable commercial business.
The role involves understanding the market, customers needs and competition; defining the proposition, channel, pricing and promotional strategy to win in the market; and working with a great team in Product, Sales, Operations and our underwriter to deliver results.
Role purpose Drive delivery of commercial results through the development and delivery of compelling product propositions Develop thorough understanding of the market, customer needs and competition and produce updates and insights on changes and developments Ongoing management of products, including benefit and pricing reviews, online and product documentation changes, compliance and risk management Develop product roadmap, drive innovation plans and ensure new developments are based on strong customer and market insights, supporting business goals Lead creation and evaluation of business cases for new products from prioritisation to delivery Drive value from relationships with product partners, including negotiating commercial terms, and demonstrate good management of relationships Provide leadership, direction and support for 1-2 Product Consultants who will report to you Ensure products are compliant, fit for purpose and address the needs of key market segments.
Key Criteria Proven ability to drive delivery and performance with internal and external business partners (e.g., Product, IT, Operations, Finance) Strong commercial acumen Demonstrated planning and organisation skills Relevant experience (3 + years)in leading within financial services or other regulated industry Third level qualification in a related discipline is preferable Strong communication skills with analytical capabilities to assist in identification, prioritisation and execution of product development opportunities Results orientated with the proven ability to make decisions when necessary and the resilience to challenge / be challenged Proven ability to work effectively as part of cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders Demonstrated alignment to the Vhi values Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Product Benefits: Work From Home