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You'll act as a trusted partner to customers and intermediaries, providing policy and underwriting support, managing relationships, and helping drive profitable business growth.\nYou'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where customer focus, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly valued.\nKey Responsibilities\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers, intermediaries, and key stakeholders to support customer retention and business growth.\nIdentify and maximise sales opportunities by providing tailored insurance solutions that meet customer needs.\nDeliver timely and accurate policy, underwriting, and product advice while supporting policy administration and processing activities.\nCollaborate with internal teams to ensure exceptional customer service, efficient issue resolution, and positive customer outcomes.\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process efficiencies, and achievement of business performance targets.\nMaintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards while supporting a positive team culture.\nAbout You\nProven experience in business development, account management, insurance (commercial or rural), or a customer-focused sales environment.\nStrong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and engage customers, intermediaries, and stakeholders.\nExcellent communication skills, with the confidence to provide advice and deliver outstanding customer service.\nCommercially minded, with the ability to identify growth opportunities and support business objectives.\nStrong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.\nProficient in Microsoft Office applications, with experience using CRM, insurance, or policy management systems being an advantage.\nWhat we offer\nCompetitive salary and discretionary annual bonus\nFlexible leave of up to 4 days per year in addition to annual leave\nFree life, salary continuance and trauma insurance cover\nDiscounts on Vero insurance and different retailers\n$250 annually towards wellness activities\nOngoing learning and development opportunities\nPositive, inclusive team environment where we welcome individuality and celebrate diversity\nFlexible work arrangements embracing a healthy work/life balance\nAbout Suncorp New Zealand\nWe’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.\nAt 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. 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