Business Development Manager

Westpac; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac SME is seeking a Business Development Manager to build strategic partnerships with brokers, introducers and referral networks to generate new SME opportunities. The role focuses on expanding relationships and developing a pipeline through external channels, leveraging lending expertise to connect customers with Westpac SME solutions.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, B2B partnerships and effective stakeholder engagement to drive business growth within the SME segment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Business Banking
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Ability to influence and guide conversations with key stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and expand relationships with brokers, introducers and third-party referral networks to drive SME opportunities.
• Develop a robust pipeline of SME customers through external channels.
• Leverage lending expertise to connect customers with Westpac’s SME solutions

Skills

Relationship-building

Networking

B2B partnerships

Lending expertise

Influencing conversations

Job description

What’s the Role?

Westpac SME is entering an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for a Business Development Manager who thrives on building strategic partnerships. In this role, you’ll focus on cultivating and expanding relationships with third-party introducers, brokers, and referral networks to drive new business opportunities.

You’ll leverage your lending expertise and strong interpersonal skills to develop a robust pipeline of SME customers through external channels. By partnering with brokers, accountants, and other key stakeholders in the business community, you’ll play a pivotal role in connecting new customers to Westpac’s suite of SME solutions.

What Do I Need?

• Proven experience in Business Banking
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Confidence in managing B2B partnerships and third-party channels
• Demonstrated success in generating new business through external networks
• Ability to influence and guide conversations with key stakeholders

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

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