Commercial Broker

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our
Affinity Transport team at MARSH NZ.
This role will be based in
Auckland, NZ
. This is a
hybrid
role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As part of the high-performing broking unit in our
Affinity Segment
, you will co-manage a portfolio of high-profile Transport, Logistics, Warehousing and Automotive Industry accounts as well as a smaller book of SME, ensuring that a high degree of quality client service and advice is always provided to all customers.

Your role is to assist senior client executives and the NZ manger with the presentation, management and maintenance of the larger corporate style clients. You will contribute towards the Company's profit objectives through the effective management and attainment of revenue and sponsor partner management. You will work with our business development team to effectively onboard new clients.

Account Management
We will count on you to:

• Possess and apply thorough understanding of the client's business, risk management and insurance needs to ensure that our services and programs continue to meet with their needs and expectations.
• Take a pro-active approach to all aspects of account management and service delivery to clients, ensuring client needs are identified and met in line with agreed service standards.
• Develop and maintain effective long-term relationships with key client decision makers and frequently monitor political, management and other changes within client organisations to preserve and protect the Company's relationship at all times.
• Engender a positive and tenacious client retention, new business and team focus
• Assist Segment Leader with the preparation, management, implementation and achievement of team/unit business plans and goals.

Administration & Technical;

• Adhere strictly to the Company's quality practices and other systems and procedures.
• Possess and apply a thorough understanding of all major classes of insurance which the Company offers to its clients and keep abreast of all new technical and product developments through attendance at company and industry training events.
• Possess and apply a thorough working knowledge of all aspects of the Fire Services Levy, GST, provisions and other relevant legislation and keep abreast of all new developments.
• Other duties as required time to time

Revenue Generation;

• Recognise and capitalise upon revenue generation, growth and other opportunities.
• Actively develop additional business from existing portfolio in line with budget targets.
• Develop new business opportunities from existing portfolio and other sources.
• Unconditional support for all Company sponsored revenue generation initiatives.

What You Need To Have

• Relevant experience in either general insurance broking or underwriting, preferably with Commercial Broking.
• A team player who naturally maintains solid working relations with colleagues, external clients and broader industry market segments.
• Excellent communication style able to effectively work within various audiences, adapting approach as appropriate. Displays strong oral and written communication skills.
• Time management and organisational skills are essential to effectively manage a high-volume SME/scheme-based portfolio.
• Seeks out and acts on opportunities, demonstrates a willingness to learn and take on increased responsibilities
• New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5)

Why Join Our Team

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

About MARSH
Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit , or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.