Ph3Automotive Development Director, Continental Europe /h3 pLocation: Madrid, hybrid /p h3The Opportunity /h3 pReporting to the European Business Development Commercial Director, you will help accelerate Assurant's automotive growth across target European markets including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. You will work with local teams to identify, secure, and launch strategic partnerships that expand Assurant's footprint across Continental Europe. /p pYou will bring deep automotive expertise, a structured approach to market development, and the ability to coordinate cross‑territory growth plans. You will be a bridge between local market opportunities and Assurant's broader European Auto strategy, ensuring understanding, consistency, and disciplined execution. /p pGiven the multi‑market nature of the role, proficiency in English is essential plus fluency in the local language to build relationships with local OEMs, dealer groups, and industry partners. /p h3You Will /h3 ul liSupport the development and lead implementation of Assurant's automotive growth strategy across Continental Europe. /li liCoordinate cross‑territory growth plans, ensuring understanding of Auto strategy and broader European goals. /li liLead the full sales cycle for Continental Europe: prospecting, solution shaping, proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and launch. /li liDevelop a high‑quality pipeline across target markets, using Salesforce to guide transparency and discipline. /li liDevelop tailored win strategies for each market, reflecting local dynamics. /li liWork with UK and European teams — Product, Underwriting, IT, Operations, Compliance — to shape market‑appropriate solutions. /li liPartner with Marketing to create multilingual, data‑led campaigns that resonate with local audiences. /li liSupport seamless handover to Account Management teams and ensure delivery of client commitments. /li liRepresent Assurant at main European automotive events, building a network across OEMs, dealer groups, and industry associations. /li liMonitor and interpret market trends, regulatory changes, and shifts across Continental Europe. /li liProvide insight‑led recommendations to influence product development, commercial strategy, and investment decisions. /li /ul h3You Will Have /h3 ul liDeep experience in the automotive sector, with direct exposure to Continental European markets (OEM, dealer group, or major supplier). /li liExperience with automotive trends, market dynamics, customer behaviour, and distribution models across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and wider Europe. /li liWorking knowledge of insurance, financial services, or warranty models, including relevant European sales processes and regulations. /li liAnalyse market data and translate insights into commercial strategies, product opportunities, and growth plans. /li liExperience driving commercial growth and securing new business in multi‑market environments. /li liFull sales‑cycle ownership: prospecting, solution design, proposals, negotiation, contracting, and launch. /li liExperience with structuring and implementing win‑win partnerships with commercial and PL understanding. /li liBuild and manage a disciplined pipeline, using Salesforce or equivalent platforms. /li liCoordinate cross‑market plans and ensuring understanding of European Auto strategy. /li liStakeholder manager across Product, Underwriting, IT, Operations, and Compliance in a matrix environment. /li liFluent in English, with additional European languages is an advantage. /li liNavigating cultural nuances and building trusted senior relationships across European markets. /li /ul h3Benefits Training /h3 ul liPerformance Bonus Scheme /li liPrivate health care /li liLife assurance /li liMobile phone laptop /li liFlexible Working /li liInternal Wellbeing Programme /li liLearning and Development opportunities /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity Statement /h3 pAssurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions. /p h3Job Scam Alert /h3 pPlease be aware that during Assurant's application process, we will never ask for personal information such as your Social Security number, bank account details, or passwords. Learn more about what to look out for and how to report a scam here. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr