Natural Resources Chief Commercial Officer

Aon Corporation • New York, NY

33d • $375,000 - $425,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Aon is a global leader in providing insurance and risk management solutions within the natural resources industry. We design and place innovative risk mitigation, risk capital and alternative finance solutions to protect organizations of all sizes and complexity, empowering them to make better decisions.
This leadership role is responsible for driving the success and growth of our business in the region by expanding revenue through sales leadership, ensuring strong client satisfaction in partnership with the Natural Resources Leader, developing a cohesive and high-performing local leadership team focused on growth, and planning and managing the sales pipeline across Natural Resources.
This is a hybrid role that requires working onsite for 2-3 days a week from a local Aon office.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

• Required Natural Resources Insurance knowledge within a brokerage/carrier or equivalent experience
• 10+ years proven experience in a leadership role within the Natural Resources industry, with a track record of driving financial performance and operational success.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and financial reporting.
• Exceptional talent management skills within multiple locations, including recruiting, performance management, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management abilities, with a focus on long-term partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives and manage growth effectively.
• Knowledge of Natural Resources industry trends, challenges, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Defines and drives the Natural Resources growth plan prioritizing growth of core businesses and drives and supports execution of growth priorities, and works with leadership team to deliver results
• Leads on consistent execution of Global Standards; Growth Planning, Articulating Value, Client Feedback, Bid and Pursuit, and Client Outreach
• Together with the Natural Resources Leader defines and leads a process to ensure regional growth plans prioritize growth opportunities for Natural Resources clients and prospects that address both market opportunities and unmet client needs
• Partners with Natural Resources Leader and Regional Leadership teams to develop plans, budgets, and targets for in-year and multi-year performance
• Partners with Natural Resources Leader and finance to prepare and deliver QBRs and drives the annual growth planning cycle, bringing to bear guidelines from across sub-regions and Product / Industry leaders to deploy across the U.S.
• Partners with Growth Operations to identify and assess market opportunities, path to growth, and core ops to drive growth – include all the elements needed to make sub-sector teams successful and drive growth
• Leads the team in managing and winning RFPs both offensive and defensive
• Partners with Marketing to develop and understand industry aligned thematic client needs to drive marketing and sales, ensuring activity is prioritized according to agreed US revenue generating opportunities and quality standards
• Partners with Innovation Group to identify and prioritize opportunities for ground-breaking business growth
• In partnership with the Natural Resources Leader, defines the requirements for the shared aspects of the operating model to ensure key client teams are receiving the appropriate level of service and support

Benefits

• comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance
• This role does not accrue vacation. Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices.
• Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive