Are you ready to Chase the Sun by pursuing a career with Suncorp New Zealand? As part of one of Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading financial services groups, you’ll help us live our purpose every day to build futures and protect what matters for our customers, our communities and each other. You will be supported to grow your own future backed by a culture of continuous improvement, empowerment, and flexibility.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Business Development Manager to join us in building an engaged, high-performing, and customer-focused Vero Central Region team. The purpose of this role is to maximise sustainable regional profitability and growth, manage new and existing intermediary relationships, and to ensure the region delivers the Vero value proposition to customers in an effective and efficient way.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Develop, deliver and maintain good quality business relationships by offering a wide range of knowledge on Vero Insurance products and services for our intermediary partners.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Region Sales strategies, tactics and plans to ensure the customer needs and expectations are understood, anticipated and fulfilled.
- Maximise sales revenue, profit and growth from customers and its market whilst retaining and enhancing existing business.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with intermediaries and key internal stakeholders.
- Identifying, creating and converting opportunities using the Vero underwriting strategies and guidelines.
What you will need to succeed
- 5+ years Commercial General Insurance experience
- A strong sales and solutions focused approach
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Great time management/forward planning approach and ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Professional insurance exams (ANZIIF)
About Suncorp NZ
We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners. Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us. And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you’ll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.
What we also offer
- Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
- Discounts on Asteron Life, & Vero insurance
- Flexible leave of up to four days per year in addition to annual leave
- Positive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity
- Flexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance
- $250 annually for gym membership or hobbies
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
If this role sounds like you, apply online today!
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