Business Development Manager QLD & NT
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Various locations
Categories: Various categories
Rural Bank spent decades partnering with Australian farmers and building up regional communities. Now, as Bendigo Bank Agribusiness, the most trusted bank for Australian farmers, this commitment will continue.
It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.
You will have the rewarding challenge of deepening existing broker relationships and growing your targeted agri commercial broker network: Tell our story to bring the right Brokers on board; educate them on our policy, processes, value proposition and suite of products; support them through the accreditation process.
In this role you will make an impact by:
- Proactively servicing your brokers to drive growth within the Agri loan portfolios in your region.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with our aggregator partners and accredited brokers.
- As well as internal stakeholders to ensure the best solution is delivered to our brokers and customers.
- A regular day will include relationship building, problem solving, commission negotiation and broker education.
- You’ll facilitate webinars, attend and present at PD days, conferences and other marketing and training opportunities.
What you’ll bring to the role!
- Detailed knowledge of the Rural/Agri lending market across the state, with a solid understanding of the Broker mindset.
- Proactive approach to business development, including a high level of personal and professional resilience as a key characteristic.
- Proven ability to develop strong internal and external relationships and establish self as a trusted advisor to both staff and Brokers/Aggregators.
- You are comfortable with the uncomfortable; the ability to face into and own challenging conversations with Brokers and Credit regarding decisions and outcomes.
- Strong financial analysis skills and understanding of agri credit.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present with influence to a large audience.
- A solution-based mind set, with the ability to work with all levels of internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
So, why work with us?
- Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve.
- Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day.
- Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand.
You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including:
- Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life.
- Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members.
- Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice with study assistance provided.
You can be based anywhere in Queensland however there is a preference for Brisbane to enable face to face contact with your stakeholders and local brokers.
We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.
Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.
Please note, all internal candidates are required to notify their immediate leader when applying for a new career opportunity and you will be asked to acknowledge they have done so upon submission of your application.
For further description refer to the PD: Business Development Manager
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity contact: Scott Chamberlain – Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor.
For more information, check out the Application Process for Internal Candidates page.
Still in two minds?
Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box, we still want to see your application!
We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.
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