Specialty Sales Leader

Aon Risk Services Australia Limited; Sydney; In loco; AUD 250.000 - 350.000; Tempo pieno

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Aon Risk Services Australia Limited is seeking a dynamic Sales Leader to accelerate growth across the Specialty portfolio and strengthen its position as the leading advisor to complex, high-risk industries in Australia. You will lead new business acquisition, expand strategic client relationships, and embed a high-performance sales culture across Aon Specialty.

You will partner with Specialty leaders and colleagues to identify opportunities, unlock cross-solution growth, and deliver exceptional

Competenze

• Experience in insurance broking, Specialty insurance, underwriting or risk advisory.
• Proven track record of delivering significant revenue growth and winning complex client opportunities.
• Strong understanding of Specialty insurance markets including Cyber, Financial Lines, M&A, Transaction Solutions, Trade Credit, Surety.
• Experience leading high-performing sales and business development teams.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Highly developed executive relationship and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and matrix organisations.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and proposal leadership capability.
• Passion for developing talent and creating a high-performance culture.
• Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement a national Specialty growth strategy aligned to broader commercial objectives.
• Drive new business acquisition across priority industries and client segments.
• Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline that consistently exceeds growth targets.
• Lead strategic pursuits, presentations, proposals and client negotiations.
• Drive expansion opportunities across existing relationships with Aon.

Conoscenze

Insurance broking

Specialty insurance

Underwriting

Risk advisory

Revenue growth

Executive relationships

Sales leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Formazione

Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification

Relevant tertiary qualification

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Posting Description

Specialties Sales Leader

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.

What the day will look like

As part of our continued investment in Specialty Solutions, we are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Sales Leader to accelerate growth across our Specialty portfolio and strengthen Aon's position as the leading advisor to complex, high-risk and regulated industries.

The opportunity

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving new business acquisition, expanding strategic client relationships and embedding a high-performance sales culture across Aon Specialty.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Specialty leaders, Client Directors, Enterprise Client Leaders and colleagues across Risk Capital and Human Capital to identify opportunities, unlock cross-solution growth and deliver exceptional client outcomes.

What the day will look like

Revenue Growth & Sales Leadership

• Develop and implement a national Specialty growth strategy aligned to Aon's broader commercial objectives.
• Drive new business acquisition across priority industries and client segments.
• Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline that consistently exceeds growth targets.
• Lead strategic pursuits, presentations, proposals and client negotiations.
• Drive expansion opportunities across existing Aon relationships.

Producer & Sales Team Development

• Recruit, coach and develop high-performing Specialty producers.
• Build a disciplined sales culture focused on accountability, pipeline quality and client outcomes.
• Establish clear performance metrics and growth plans for sales teams.
• Act as a mentor for emerging producers and client executives.

Client Leadership

• Partner with Aon Client Leaders to identify whitespace opportunities across major accounts.
• Strengthen executive-level relationships with CEOs, CFOs, CROs, General Counsel, CISOs and Boards.
• Champion a client-first approach that delivers measurable outcomes and differentiates Aon in the market.

Market & Industry Leadership

• Develop strong relationships with insurers, underwriting markets and key industry partners.
• Represent Aon at industry forums, conferences and client events.
• Identify emerging risks, industry trends and market opportunities to inform growth initiatives.

Aon United Collaboration

• Drive collaboration across Specialty, Commercial Risk, Reinsurance, Wealth, Health and Human Capital solutions.
• Partner with Global Broking Centres and international Specialty teams to unlock global capabilities for Australian clients.
• Promote best practice use of Aon Client Leadership and Aon United principles to drive sustainable growth.

How this opportunity is different

As an Aon colleague, you will never be limited by your job title. Instead, you will learn and grow alongside some of the most talented people in the business, who genuinely want you to be the best version of yourself.

We honestly believe that our culture is different, with authentic and inquisitive individuals who each bring something unique to our team.

Be you, be unique with us.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience in insurance broking, Specialty insurance, underwriting or risk advisory.
• Proven track record of delivering significant revenue growth and winning complex client opportunities.
• Strong understanding of Specialty insurance markets including Cyber, Financial Lines, M&A, Transaction Solutions, Trade Credit, Surety or related fields.
• Experience leading high-performing sales and business development teams.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Highly developed executive relationship and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and matrix organisations.
• Strong presentation, negotiation and proposal leadership capability.Passion for developing talent and creating a high-performance culture.
• Tier 1 Insurance Broking qualification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Relevant tertiary qualification desirable.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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