Head of Business Growth

How will you make an impact

As Head of Business Growth you will be instrumental in accelerating Hostplus national expansion securingnew employer partnershipsunlocking new markets and driving sustainable growth that shapes the Funds future.

The opportunity

The Head of Business Growth is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing Hostplus national wholesale business development strategy. This role drives the Funds expansion by identifying and securing new employer default fund partnerships leading a highperforming team and unlocking new growth opportunities. With a sharp focuson delivering to the growth strategy results and relationships this role plays a pivotal part in accelerating Hostplus presence in the market and delivering longterm value to members.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and evolveHostplus national wholesale business growth strategy ensuring alignment with proven sales methodologies and market trends.
• Drive new employer default fund partnerships with a focus on largescale highvalue opportunities.
• Identify and developnew market segments and strategic growth initiatives to expand Hostplus footprint.
• Manage a robust pipelineof prospective employers ensuring consistent engagement and conversion.
• Oversee and contributeto highquality M&A submissions RFPs tenders and business development collateral.
• Build and maintain relationshipswith key tender managers industry stakeholders and decisionmakers to unlock new business opportunities.
• Represent Hostplusat industry events conferences and forums to enhance brand visibility and credibility.
• Collaborate crossfunctionallywith internal teams to support product distribution and client onboarding.
• Deliver strategic insightsthrough regular reporting forecasting and analysis using CRM and market intelligence tools.
• Lead coach and inspirethe Business Growth team to achieve performance targets foster innovation and uphold Hostplus values.

About you

• Proven success in wholesale business development and market expansion.
• Strong leadership in competitive sales environments.
• Deep expertisein superannuation investment and insurance products with a strong understanding of their application in corporate and industrial settings.
• Handson experiencewith CRM platforms (Microsoft Dynamics) and a datadriven approach to managing client relationships.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with a talent for crafting compelling tenders proposals and business development collateral.
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities paired with sharpstrategic andanalytical thinking and commercial acumen.
• A solid grasp ofregulatory frameworksincluding ASIC APRA and ATO requirements and the ability to navigate compliance with confidence.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications(preferred) andRG146 Accreditation(essential).

What can we offer you

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• Hybrid and flexible work environment
• 15% superannuation
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid flex leave so that you can take time out when you need it
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program including benefits such as free flu shots comprehensive EAP support access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• 3 days community service leave
• 4 weeks paid gender affirmation leave
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus we passionately provide around 1.8 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference whether youre in marketing financial advice operations or any of our other divisions youll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people our members and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process we encourage you to reach out to us at and to let us know how we can support.

How do I apply

If you are interested in this opportunity please follow the prompts to make an application.

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