Automotive Development Director, Continental Europe
Location: Madrid, hybridThe Opportunity
Reporting 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.You 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.Given 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.You WillSupport the development and lead implementation of Assurant's automotive growth strategy across Continental Europe.Coordinate cross‑territory growth plans, ensuring understanding of Auto strategy and broader European goals.Lead the full sales cycle for Continental Europe: prospecting, solution shaping, proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and launch.Develop a high‑quality pipeline across target markets, using Salesforce to guide transparency and discipline.Develop tailored win strategies for each market, reflecting local dynamics.Work with UK and European teams — Product, Underwriting, IT, Operations, Compliance — to shape market‑appropriate solutions.Partner with Marketing to create multilingual, data‑led campaigns that resonate with local audiences.Support seamless handover to Account Management teams and ensure delivery of client commitments.Represent Assurant at main European automotive events, building a network across OEMs, dealer groups, and industry associations.Monitor and interpret market trends, re