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VP of Business Development, Travel Insurance (Remote)

Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Seeking a seasoned Travel Insurance Business Development Director a strategic leader with deep industry connections and a proven track record of expanding global travel insuranceofferings.

What Youll Be Doing

• Develop and execute strategies to expand AXA Partners' travel insurance presence across domestic, regional, and global markets.
• Build and strengthen relationships with travel insurance distribution partners, identifying new prospects and channels for growth.
• Lead business development initiatives by creating innovative insurance solutions aligned with industry trends, regulatory changes, and customer needs.
• Drive prospecting efforts, including social media and modern selling techniques, to increase market visibility and generate new leads.
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Revenue Officer and internal teams to tailor commercial approaches and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage the end-to-end process of negotiations, proposals, and contracts, ensuring profitable and compliant agreements.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, operations, and other teams to maximize cross-selling opportunities and strategic deals.
• Monitor market dynamics and competitive landscape to maintain a distinctive advantage and identify new business opportunities.

What Youll Bring

• Minimum of 10 years experience in commercial and digital sales within the travel insurance industry, with strong knowledge of the US market.
• Proven success in building large travel insurance programs and establishing distribution channels globally.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions clearly.
• Persuasive, persistent, and personable, with a strong drive to achieve and maximize sales opportunities.
• Self-motivated, structured, and resourceful, capable of independently prospecting and closing new business.
• Deep understanding of insurance products, financial models, digital distribution platforms, and data-driven marketing strategies.
• Knowledge of medical evacuation/assistance and familiarity with regulatory environments relevant to travel insurance is a plus.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent; licensed insurance producer in life, health, and P&C preferred.

What We Offer

At AXA Partners US, were appreciative of the people who work for us, and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000
• Annual Company & Performance based discretionary Bonus up to 40%
• 20 days Annual Leave (rising to 25 days based on length of service)
• 8 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• HSA, FSA and HRA available + Employer Contribution
• 401(k) Pension Plan & Employer match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Education Reimbursement
• Hybrid Work - 2 days in the office per week
• For more information about benefits, click here:

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Insurance

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