Business Development Manager

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• Impactful role that contributes to the success of our Commercial business
• Bring your persistence, fast-talking and high levels of energy to the team
• Significant earning potential backed up by a recognised global brand

BDM, Aon Risk Solutions, Newcastle
 

• Impactful role that contributes to the success of our Commercial business
• Bring your persistence, fast-talking and high levels of energy to the team
• Significant earning potential backed up by a recognised global brand

Aon is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resource solutions. Our key advantage is our broad view of two of the most important issues in our economy today: risk and people. Utilising this advantage, we’re driven to empower economic and human possibility for clients, colleagues and communities around the world.  At Aon, you’ll be part of a team which will support and inspire you, and provide the opportunities and resources to develop your skills. It’s an environment which encourages you to achieve your best - together we’ll empower results.

The Opportunity:
Due to a promotion, Aon is seeking a Business Development Manager for its Newcastle branch. This role will be working alongside a team of experienced brokers and will be responsible for the new client acquisition activity, at the fore-front of creating and managing the new business pipe-line within the branch. This is achieved through working closely with the Commercial Sales Team, Marketing Team, Client Managers and Regional Director, and engaging with sales and servicing resources across Aon. 

You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring branch new business budgets / performance benchmarks are achieved for the Commercial team
• Develop and maintain a sales pipeline, sharing and coordinating external leads
• Engaging with potential clients through cold-calling, pro-active marketing, presentations, networking, community events and any other methods 
• Monitor and report on results
• Develop, from a strategic perspective, opportunities for the cross-sell of products, services and risk solutions to current and potential clients
• Ensure representation of Aon within the business community by seeking and accepting appropriate opportunities to present the company’s interests and perspectives
• Uphold the image and reputation of the company as an ethical member of the community and industry 

About you:
A creative, solutions focused thinker, you are hungry, proactive and ready to take ownership in this well-supported and key role.  

To be successful in this role you will display:

• A proven track record of success in a business development/ sales management within General Insurance
• A strong knowledge of the main commercial insurance products
• Highly self-motivated with strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to build instant rapport
• A high degree of resilience and an outcome-focused approach supported by your ability to present to a broad audience effectively

Rewarded with a salary and uncapped commission, with backing from the strong Aon brand, this role could be a lucrative opportunity for you. With plenty of future career opportunities across the Aon network, you will be given the opportunity to develop your career within a fast growing global business. 

Aon Culture & Benefits
With close to 1600 employees, we are the largest organisation of our kind in Australia. Globally, we have an employee base of 50,000 people working across 120 countries. This allows us to gather the best thinking from around the world and deliver solutions locally. We provide colleagues with the support to make an impact, a team that will inspire you to achieve, and on-going opportunities for development.

How to Apply
Your opportunity to empower results could start right here. Make your mark and apply online today with a brief covering letter and your resume, sharing relevant achievements for this position.

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Aon is an equal opportunity employer and we invite you to be part of an organisation that has a diverse workplace, values continuous learning and supports many charities and environmental initiatives.