Distribution Management Specialist

We are looking for a Distribution Management Specialist, based in Tokyo, Japan. Your Team Our Distribution Management team plays a key role in supporting business growth and strengthening relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders across Japan and international markets. Working closely with underwriting and other business functions, we help drive distribution initiatives, provide market intelligence, and support the delivery of high-quality service to our partners and customers. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and a customer-focused approach to achieving sustainable growth. The Impact You Will Have Reporting to the Regional Head of Distribution Management in Asia and the Local Head of Distribution Management in Japan. Some of your specific responsibilities could include: Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance agencies, brokers, customers, and other key business partners, with a particular focus on insurance agencies associated with banks and trading companies. Support the planning, coordination, and execution of external events for customers, business partners, and other key stakeholders. Support policy renewals and contribute to the acquisition of new business opportunities to drive sustainable and profitable growth. Support the development and implementation of sales and distribution initiatives for Corporate Insurance and Specialty Lines products in alignment with business objectives. Monitor market trends, identify customer needs and emerging opportunities, and contribute to marketing and business development initiatives. Collaborate closely with Underwriting, Claims, Risk Consulting, and other internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions and services to customers and distribution partners. Promote Allianz Commercial’s products, services, and value proposition, and contribute to strengthening the company’s brand presence in the market. What You’ll Bring to the Role Minimum 5 years of experience and sound knowledge in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance for corporate clients. Experience in sales, business development, account management, or distribution management within the insurance industry is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with customers, business partners, and internal stakeholders. Positive, proactive, and highly motivated, with a willingness to learn and contribute to business growth. Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions. Fluent Japanese language proficiency is required. Intermediate or higher English proficiency, primarily for reading and writing business documents and emails. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. The ability to ensure ethical AI practices and stay updated with emerging AI technologies will be key to maintaining a competitive advantage. 106045 | Sales & Distribution | Professional | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent What’s in it for you? Let’s care about everything that makes you, you We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. We offer a hybrid working model, which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. Please feel free to discuss flexible working arrangements with us. Let’s care for your financial wellbeing We believe in rewarding performance with a great compensation and benefits package (details vary by location), including a generous bonus scheme and pension. Let’s care for your opportunities to progress From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Let’s care for life’s twists and turns From our support for flexible working, health and wellbeing (including private healthcare and generous parental leave benefits), to helping people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. We've got your back. Let’s care for our society and our planet With opportunities to be engaged in shaping a future that is safe, inclusive and sustainable, we care for the tomorrows of our people, our industry and our clients. Care to join us? Allianz Commercial is the center of expertise of Allianz Group, insuring mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, and special risks. Our customers include top consumer brands, financial institutions, industry leaders, the global aviation and shipping industries, as well as family-owned and medium-enterprises. We also cover unique risks such as offshore wind farms, infrastructure projects and film productions. Our clients trust us to provide a wide range of traditional and alternative risk transfer solutions, outstanding risk consulting and multinational services, and seamless claims handling. Allianz Commercial helps customers to prepare for what's ahead. Learn more about careers at Allianz Commercial by clicking here . Learn more about Allianz Commercial by clicking here . At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. People with disabilities: We want to give all our candidates the best opportunity to succeed.  If you need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please email agcsglobalcareers@allianz.com Recruitment Agencies: Allianz Commercial has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly.  Allianz Commercial does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.  Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired.  When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact managers directly. Failure to comply could/may result in the disqualification of the candidates and/or the termination of our contract and/or fees not being paid. #LI-LP1 #LI-Hybrid