Company Description
Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders.
Closing date: 15th Nov 2024
Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies.
Rest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlier.
Job Description
New role - showcase your depth of expertise in Superannuation.
Join an industry leading, highly experienced team.
Hybrid working as standard.
Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, the Business Development Manager at Rest is instrumental in identifying and securing new employer partnerships to expand our Number of Members (NOM) in alignment with strategic goals. This role involves identifying prospective employers, cultivating relationships with potential employers, enhancing awareness of Rest's offerings, and ensuring positive engagement with our brand.
Drive new business acquisition for Rest Super, focusing on strategic relations and managing a robust pipeline.
Foster growth within existing employer networks and their parent companies.
Utilise Rest data analytics to pinpoint viable business opportunities.
Engage with prospects through networking events and association partnerships.
Deliver a compelling value proposition to employers and continuously seek improvement.
Collaborate with Relationship Management teams to grow client accounts and develop tailored solutions.
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation for key business opportunities.
Take the lead in sales initiatives during the onboarding and transition of new business, representing the Business Development team with professionalism and expertise.
In-depth knowledge of the default superannuation landscape and a comprehensive grasp of the offerings presented by our key competitors in the market.
Contribute to strategic planning within the business unit, ensuring alignment with Rest's vision and mission.
Uphold compliance with industry regulations and company policies, while managing associated risks.
Champion innovative approaches to enhance the business acquisition process, customer experience, and overall service delivery.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or with a minimum of 5 years equivalent experience.
RG146.
Required experience, understanding or credentials, including:
Highly developed relevant business development experience in superannuation, with a strong emphasis on the business-to-business (B2B) arena.
Demonstrated success in driving business growth and revenue generation within the employer superannuation sector, including a consistent track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
Ability to present and influence with senior stakeholders including C-Suite and at board level, both internally and externally on complex matters.
Proven experience in building and nurturing robust relationships with key stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and collaboration.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with and support employers within the superannuation landscape by understanding their unique needs and creating mutually beneficial outcomes.
Capacity to represent Rest confidently and present professionally across various forums and to diverse audiences.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build interpersonal connections.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, enabling clear and persuasive articulation of complex concepts and ideas to both internal and external parties.
A deep understanding of financial services principles, along with specific knowledge of superannuation products, services, and the dynamics of the market.
Desirable
In-depth knowledge of the retail, fast food, and warehousing sectors.
Familiarity with employer Payroll or HR systems.
Additional Information
Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:
Personal and professional development opportunities.
Hybrid working.
Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave.
Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave.
LinkedIn Learning.
Income Protection Insurance.
Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest's values and behaviours).
Rest Stops - meeting free breaks.
If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.
Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.
We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.
Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
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