Senior Business Development Manager

• Build strong broker relationships
• Create commercial opportunities
• Help grow Vero’s business

About the role

As a Senior Business Development Manager, you’ll manage and grow a dedicated portfolio of Vero brokers. You’ll get to know your brokers and their businesses, understand what matters to them and work with teams across Vero to deliver practical solutions for their customers.

You’ll have ownership of your portfolio and play an important role in strengthening Vero’s presence in the local market, supporting retention, growth and a positive broker experience.

What you’ll do

• Build strong, trusted relationships with broker partners.
• Develop broker business plans focused on retention, profitable growth and satisfaction.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through broker relationships and market activity.
• Work closely with underwriting, claims and credit teams to find solutions and resolve issues.
• Lead broker meetings and deliver product presentations and training.
• Keep across market trends and share insights that help strengthen our broker proposition and portfolio.

What you’ll bring

• Around five years or more experience in insurance distribution, broking, underwriting or a relevant business development role.
• Strong relationships within the broker market and a good understanding of general insurance and commercial products.
• Experience managing a commercial portfolio and working through changing market conditions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• A collaborative, personable approach, and confidence in building relationships and developing opportunities.
• A strong commitment to building a positive team culture, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions to achieve the best outcomes for our brokers and customers. A strong culture and genuine collaboration are key to being successful in this role. 
• A current driver licence and the flexibility to meet with brokers locally.

What You'll Enjoy

Access our award-winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

• Opportunity to receive performance-based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on-the-job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At 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.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact luke.morandini@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application directly via the link provided.