Business Development Manager

Suncorp New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sustainable growth and profitability in the Vero Central Region. This role offers the chance to cultivate valuable relationships with intermediaries while implementing sales strategies that exceed customer expectations. Join a positive and inclusive team environment that embraces diversity and flexibility, ensuring a healthy work/life balance. If you are passionate about connecting with others and possess strong communication skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Free life insurance cover

Discounts on medical insurance

Flexible leave

Gym membership allowance

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial General Insurance.
• Results-driven mindset with exceptional relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate long-term relationships with intermediary partners.
• Drive sales revenue and market growth while nurturing existing business.

Skills

Commercial General Insurance

Sales Strategy

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Professional Insurance Qualifications (ANZIIF)

Job description

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 most trusted names in insurance, 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.

We’re excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our Vero Central Region team. In this role, you’ll help lead the way in driving sustainable growth and profitability, while managing valuable relationships with both new and existing intermediaries. Your work will be pivotal in ensuring that we deliver the Vero value proposition to our customers in the most effective and efficient way possible.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with intermediary partners by offering expert knowledge of Vero’s wide range of insurance products and services.
• Play a key role in implementing regional sales strategies to ensure that customer needs and expectations are not just met but exceeded.
• Drive sales revenue, profitability, and market growth, all while retaining and nurturing existing business.
• Build and maintain strong connections with intermediaries and key internal stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Identify, create, and convert new opportunities in line with Vero’s underwriting strategies and guidelines.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 5+ years of recent experience in Commercial General Insurance
• A results-driven, sales-focused mindset with the ability to find solutions
• Exceptional relationship management skills with a passion for connecting with others
• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent time management, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Professional insurance qualifications (ANZIIF)
  
  

What We Offer

• Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover
• Discounts on Asteron Life, Vero and Southern Cross medical 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
  
  

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply online today!