SME Client Executive

Aon plc; Timaru, Ashburton; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Aon plc in Canterbury region seeks an SME Client Executive to deliver excellent service to existing and new SME clients. You will own a SME portfolio, promote services, manage risk, and collaborate with the wider team to deliver client solutions.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a focus on rural/agri clients, building long-lasting, local relationships. You will lead renewals, client planning, and strive for efficient, compliant processes.

Qualifications

• You genuinely care about delivering great client outcomes and building long-term relationships.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with ability to explain insurance concepts.
• Collaborative approach with Claims, ABS and internal colleagues to support the client journey.
• Interest in business and risk, matching client needs to solutions.
• Proactive in following up, resolving issues and finding practical solutions.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end client journey, coordinating with Claims and ABS for timely support.
• Lead renewal and mid-term discussions, ensuring advice is accurate and client-focused.
• Contribute to client planning with Client Directors/Managers.
• Optimize systems and processes to drive efficiency, compliance and positive outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement using data insights and best practice.

Skills

Client-first mindset

Strong communication

Collaborative approach

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving mindset

Resilience and adaptability

Job description

SME Client Executive

As a key member of our regional SME team, you’ll play an important role in delivering excellent service to existing and new clients across the SME portfolio. You’ll work collaboratively across the business, to ensure a seamless, positive client experience.

The Mahi

You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality client support, owning a SME portfolio where you will promote services, conduct risk management and working alongside the wider team to deliver solutions to Aon clients.

We are open for the office base to be around the Mid/South Canterbury region for the right candidate. With a focus on rural/agri clients, this is a great role to build long lasting, solid relationships locally.

You will also:

• Manage the end-to-end client journey, working closely with Claims teams and Aon Business Services (ABS) colleagues to ensure smooth, timely support.
• Lead renewal and mid-term discussions, ensuring advice is timely, accurate, and aligned with client needs.
• Contribute to client planning alongside Client Directors/Managers.
• Optimise systems and processes to drive efficiency, scalability, compliance, and a strong colleague and client experience!
• Champion continuous improvement, using data insights and best practice to deliver predictable, high-standard outcomes.

About You

You’ll be a natural communicator who understands how to tailor to the situation, whether it be face to face, over the phone or through written correspondence. We're looking for someone who enjoys working with clients, systems and detail – and who takes pride in getting things right the first time. You will ideally bring:

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Client-first mindset – you genuinely care about delivering great client outcomes and building long-term relationships.
• Strong communication skills – confident and professional in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain insurance concepts clearly.
• Collaborative approach – enjoy working as part of a regional team and partnering with Claims, ABS and other internal colleagues to support the client journey!
• Commercial awareness – an interest in business and risk, with the ability to understand client needs and match them to appropriate solutions.
• Problem-solving mindset – proactive in following up, resolving issues and finding practical solutions for clients and colleagues.
• Resilience and adaptability – able to stay calm under pressure, adapt to change and maintain a positive, professional attitude.

Why Aon?

At Aon, we're in the business of making better decisions. Our purpose is to help protect and enrich the lives of people around the world by providing clients with the clarity and confidence to make better decisions.

What's On Offer?

• Health and Life Insurance, plus Income Protection options.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services.

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

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We encourage applications from everyone and offer reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities during application, interviews, and job duties. For details on accommodations, email [e-mail].