Business Development Manager | Christchurch

Christchurch - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BELIEVE IN BETTER
Do you believe in leading the way to a better healthier more sustainable future

At AIA weve started an exciting movement to create a healthier more sustainable future for everyone.

Its finding new ways to not only better peoples lives but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the HKSE weve been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier Longer Better Lives by 2030.

And to get there we need leaders with the courage clarity and humanity to inspire guide and support their teams to thrive every day - in the work they do and the life they live. Our leaders always have and will play a vital part in our journey to help more people live Healthier Longer Better Lives build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everyone.

If you sound like that leader read on.

The opportunity:

As a Business Development Manager based in Christchurch youll play a key role in strengthening relationships with advisers and financial services providers ensuring they receive exceptional service and support.

Youll be responsible for identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities within your portfolio driving quality sales and contributing to the achievement of AIAs business targets!

Key responsibilities include:

Generating sales that are profitable and meet targets.
Developing a call cycle to ensure regular and appropriate contact is maintained with advisers.
Meeting with advisers as per call plan to develop business and maintain relationships.
Identifying cross-sell opportunities to establish growth areas assessing capability and gaps.
Developing and delivering retention activities.
Providing active feedback and analysis on market and industry trends.
Making recommendations for product development initiatives.
Being an active AIA ambassador and influencer to ensure the brand profile is elevated and key relationships strengthened.
Building strong relationships with our adviser panel to ensure they receive a superior level of service.

Ideally youll bring:

Proven ability to negotiate influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Skilled in coaching and resolving complex challenges with a solutions-focused approach.
Strong relationship-building capabilities at all organisational levels.
Confident and engaging presenter with exceptional interpersonal communication.
Demonstrated success in driving sales enhancing service delivery and improving retention.
Experienced in facilitating workshops delivering training sessions and leading presentations.
Flexible and committed to domestic travel and participation in after-hours events.

Why choose AIA

At AIA we believe in empowering every one of our people to find their better. We do this by offering:

Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility
Competitive employee benefits that include insurances an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge
Membership to AIA Vitality our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance tools and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving. AIA Vitality partners include Airpoints Woolworths MoleMap endota Les Mills Samsung Garmin and many more!
A supportive and inclusive workplace
Flexible working arrangements.

If you believe you can help guide us towards a better tomorrow apply now!

Diversity equity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds including those with a disability additional mental health needs chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles. If theres anything we may need to consider to support you with our recruitment process please email .

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job ad expires Thursday 23rd of October close of business.

Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.

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Required Experience:

Manager