Our client is an international insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, operating more than 60 countries. They are the chosen partner of more than 130,000 Australian businesses, from small businesses through to multinational corporations and iconic brands.
They are looking for a motivated business development officer to join their busy team.
Reporting to the Team Leader Development in the Small Business Centre, the purpose of this role is to provide support to clients as part of a dynamic team responsible for new business acquisition and delivering growth

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strong client relationships by contributing as required to the acquisition of new business.
• Prepare new business submissions and quotes
• Establish and maintain a relevant network of business contacts, including insurers
• Contribute to the development of client revenue budgets and to monitor and achieve/exceed the budgets that are set
• Maintaining up-to-date management of databases, information systems and organisation company records ensuring the completion of all activities within determined parameters
• Gathering client information to support new business documentation.
• Proactively manage and resolve client issues including answering and responding promptly to client enquiries
• Ensuring compliance of systems and processes with Financial Services Act and other relevant legislation
• Keep informed of industry trends by attending internal or external meetings, events.
• Identification of any process/procedural improvements or enhancements
• Decisions on how and when to escalate in the event of problems or grievances or when to create client cross marketing opportunities

Key Skills:

• Sales driven with an understanding of targeted and strategic selling processes
• Client Servicing skills
• Developed Business acumen and business development skills
• Extensive knowledge of technical competencies and Insurance products
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Qualifications & Education:

• Diploma of Financial services or other relevant tertiary qualifications advantageous
• Essential Tier 1 Insurance broking qualifications
• Previous experience working within Insurance or Financial Services advantageous

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply

Debbie Hewgill
Delivery Consultant

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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