• Further your Business Development career with a fast growing company
• Be part of a collaborative team led by supportive leaders
• We prioritize your growth, offering flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, annual bonuses, and other fantastic perks

We are a proudly New Zealand-owned, award-winning KiwiSaver and wealth manager. Our mission is to educate and empower our customers to make informed financial decisions and achieve strong long-term performance. With a relentless focus on these goals, we are dedicated to growing Kiwis' wealth and helping them attain better financial outcomes in retirement.

At our core, we are a purpose-driven business, caring deeply about making a difference. Our passionate team plays a crucial role in bringing our mission to life. We foster a culture of idea-sharing and empowerment, encouraging our people to lead initiatives that positively impact our business, community, and members.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a proactive and driven Business Development Manager to be part of our high performing Distribution team. You will grow and expand our Third Party Adviser network and foster strong partnerships with the existing Advisers. As the linchpin between our company and the adviser community, you will play a pivotal role in our long-term success.

This role is currently advertised in Auckland and Christchurch but we are open to outstanding talents based in other locations.

As a Business Development Manager, you will

• Visit adviser businesses in their offices to embed Generate, our tools and provide coaching on growing their KiwiSaver and Managed Funds business
• Engage and onboard new Advisers, to help embed KiwiSaver and support their business growth.
• Grow and strengthen existing Adviser relationships, providing ongoing training and business support. Identify Adviser needs and ways to enhance their systems, processes and tools.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to address these needs and deliver market leading solutions.
• Actively represent Generate at conferences & events throughout New Zealand.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify industry trends, evolving market dynamics, and potential opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Third Party and wider-Distribution team, to solve adviser problems and deliver true value to their business.

About You

You are a self-driven Business Development or Sales professional who has a deep understanding of intricacies of the regulated financial services industry and a clear passion for driving growth.

With excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, you are able to collaborate and build rapport across the business and with external Advisers/partners. You are passionate about building and nurturing strong partnerships and coaching others to ensure they equipped with the right product knowledge to grow their business with us. You also have a proactive approach when it comes to meeting & exceeding your goals and seeking new opportunities for our business.

Attributes that may help you succeed:

• Proven success as a Business Development Manager, Relationship Manager or Sales Executive within Financial Services
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding measurable outcomes
• NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) or relevant qualification desirable
• Experience working with Third-Party Advisers, channel or Distribution partners desirable
• Ability to travel regularly as per your own planned schedule
• Demonstrated ability to coach and inspire others towards achieving common goals
• Flexibility to adapt to change and find innovative solutions
• Previous experience using Salesforce desirable

Why This is The Place for You

Our culture is what sets us apart. We set ourselves high standards, ensuring our work environment is one where people thrive and also have fun. We invest significantly in the well-being of our people and are intentional about celebrating wins.

• Competitive base salary + bonus package paid twice a year, additional KiwiSaver contribution, corporate benefits, and more!
• Wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and discounted gym membership.
• Thorough face to face induction, study assistance, and ongoing training & support.
• Proactive Health & Wellbeing Committee that organises a full calendar of events and initiatives that support Social Connection, Community, and Mental Health.

Next Steps

If you are interested in making a meaningful difference, please hit “Apply” and be sure to include your CV and what you would bring to this role and our team.

We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives to our growing organization.

Applicants for this position should hold a valid visa to work full-time in NZ.