Senior Rural Manager

ASB Bank; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASB Bank is seeking a Senior Rural Manager to proactively manage a high-value rural client portfolio and drive growth in the region. You will build strong relationships with farming families and rural businesses, providing tailored financial solutions and timely service.

This role requires a strong understanding of the rural sector, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and willingness to travel across North Waikato, Pukekohe, and Hamilton areas to deliver superior customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or substantial knowledge of finance/banking in rural sectors.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a high-value client portfolio.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills to drive customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage a high-value rural client portfolio in the region.
• Drive growth of quality rural business and build lasting relationships.
• Travel within the region to serve customers and grow networks.

Skills

Rural banking

Portfolio management

People skills

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Here at ASB, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. We are recognised as one of New Zealand's leading organisations with a highly engaged and talented workforce focused on accelerating progress for all New Zealanders.

ASB Rural Banking is a team of dedicated rural specialists who work closely with our customers to deliver unbeatable customer experiences. We operate in an extremely competitive market and our client service is the best in the industry. Our rural bankers have a good grasp of rural business realities; many are farmers themselves or have experience in farming and they are very much a part of their local community.

As the Senior Rural Manager, you will be responsible for proactively managing a high-value customer portfolio and driving growth of quality rural business in the region. Here, your affinity with the rural sector, personal credibility within the industry, unbeatable people skills and innovative approach to delivering to your customer's needs will enable you to grow successful relationships with your customers while developing a strong network of contacts to draw on down the track. You'll understand the importance of working alongside customers to build stronger rural businesses that are resilient to the demands facing the sector and that ultimately support happier farming families.

You will enhance ASB's external profile and reputation in the Rural sector using internal and external communication channels. This communication will focus on the promotion of ASB capabilities, knowledge and expertise in business activation and delivering superior customer outcomes for clients in the Rural sector.

To continue our excellent success story in our Rural team, we are looking for a Senior Rural Manager to join our team based in Pukehoke, North Waikato, or Hamilton. Regional travel is required and Tool of Trade is provided.

Tertiary qualified or with significant knowledge of the finance and banking industry or rural sector, your proven track record in managing and growing a client portfolio will get your foot in the door. With strong and genuine communication skills, your negotiation, problem-solving, time-management skills and courage to have robust business conversations with customers will underpin your on-going success. Naturally driven and motivated by providing unbeatable customer outcomes and solutions, you will thrive in working within a high-performing team. Banking experience is preferred, but not essential if you have proven relevant experience within the rural industry.

Working for ASB | Te mahi ki ASB:

In return, you will work for an organisation that places huge importance and focus on its people. Our rural team are recognised as being market leaders, and this is a fantastic career move to make your mark in the industry, further your growth and success, and help keep our rural customers one step ahead.

ASB is committed to fostering a culture where people are engaged, passionate and valued - living our values every day is integral to accelerating the progress of rural NZ.

To serve a diverse community, we need a diverse organisation. We encourage applicants from allbackgrounds who bring unique perspectives and thinking styles that add to the culture andperformance of our team.