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We're looking for a Business Development Manager to help us grow and strengthen our broker partnerships across the region.\nThis is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into long-term business partnerships. You'll spend your time out in market, meeting with brokers, understanding their needs, supporting their success and identifying opportunities to grow together.\nIf you're a natural relationship builder who loves being on the road, working autonomously and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.\nWhat you'll be doing\nAs our next Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of broker partners.\nNo two days are the same, but you can expect to:\nBuild trusted relationships with brokers and become their go-to contact.\nIdentify opportunities to grow business across your portfolio.\nDevelop and execute account plans that deliver strong commercial outcomes.\nWork closely with underwriting and internal teams to support brokers and customers.\nHelp brokers navigate opportunities, challenges and complex insurance solutions.\nRepresent the Vero brand in market and champion what makes us different.\nKeep close to market trends and share insights that help shape our approach.\nTravel regularly throughout the region to stay connected with your broker network.\nWhat you'll bring\nSuccess in this role comes down to your ability to build trusted relationships and identify opportunities for growth.\nYou'll have experience in business development, relationship management or a similar commercial role, along with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and achieve results. You're comfortable managing your own portfolio, navigating competing priorities and working collaboratively to deliver outcomes for customers and partners.\nIdeally, you'll bring:\nExperience in business development, relationship management or account management within the commercial General Insurance industry, including strong knowledge of the broker and intermediated insurance market.\nA track record of growing and maintaining successful client, partner or broker relationships.\nStrong commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities that drive mutually beneficial outcomes.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills.\nThe ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and stay focused on results.\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. 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.\nIf you require more information or any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact  for a confidential conversation.\nIf you're ready for a role where your relationships, commercial thinking and drive can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. 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