Business Development Manager

Are you a motivated and experienced professional passionate about building strong business relationships and driving sales growth?

We're looking for someone to manage and grow a portfolio of intermediaries, ensuring excellent support and service that leads to increased business and profitability.

This role offers the chance to work closely with a variety of teams and partners, develop new business opportunities, and make a real impact in the commercial and rural insurance markets.

What You'll Do Build and nurture strong intermediary relationships to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and grow profitable business.

Drive sales revenue by identifying new business opportunities and managing major renewals that require innovative solutions.

Collaborate closely with internal teams including Claims, Operations, and Underwriting to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Support and promote Vero's regional network , leveraging existing relationships and expanding market presence.

Contribute to the development and implementation of regional sales strategies to maximise growth and brand visibility.

Ensure underwriting and risk assessment solutions align with Vero's guidelines, supporting profitable new business acquisition and retention.

Encourage adoption of new digital tools and platforms among brokers to streamline processes.

Lead your own professional development and actively support the training of distribution team members.

About You Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial general insurance and sales relationship management ideally with Broking and / or Business Development experience.

ANZIIF Senior Associate CIP or Diploma in Financial Services (mandatory).

Strong commercial understanding of general insurance markets, products, and underwriting.

Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic intermediary partnerships.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a commercial mindset.

Highly motivated and adaptable, with a customer-first attitude.

Business or related degree preferred.

What we can offer you : Free life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover Discounts on 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 Opportunity to join the employee share plan About Suncorp New Zealand : We're proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia and New Zealand's most trusted names in insurance – working together to bring about faster, simpler and better outcomes for our customers and corporate partners.

Our commitment to strong, supportive partnerships extends to our people as well, and the opportunities and support we provide to help you thrive in your career with us.

And with a shared customer-obsession and the digital capabilities to make a genuine difference, you'll see the meaningful impact you can make for our customers and communities, while watching your own career shine too.

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.