Business Development Officer

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About us: At Hostplus, we passionately provide our over 1.7 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

About the role: The Hostplus Intermediary Distribution team are accountable for building strong, commercial and long-term relationships and partnerships with the external financial adviser community and with allied strategic businesses and partners.

Recognising the enormous value that financial advisers have in supporting the retirement outcomes of our members, we aim to make it easier for externally licensed advisers to work with Hostplus.

As a Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for providing high level administrative and coordination support to the team's business development function, while supporting engagement, growth, and retention of external distribution partners through servicing, supporting, fostering, and enhancing ongoing relationships across a range of intermediated distribution channels and partners.

Primary functions and key responsibilities include:

Provide expert product, system and internal process guidance and training to distribution partnersBuild and maintain relationships with intermediary distribution partners (including their support staff) by supporting the Business Development Managers in onboarding and ongoing management of adviser relationshipsProvide ongoing personalised account management and support plans for nominated distribution partner relationshipsWork with product and marketing SMEs to ensure that adviser communications, collateral, website and other artefacts are up to date and fit for purposeManage/Coordinate outgoing communications and events related to distribution partnersCoordinate the production of weekly and monthly activity and KPI reportingProvide high-level, accurate administrative support, such as and including data entry, formatting, and compiling of documents, presentations, expenses and records management and assist with distribution partner reporting, as required.Assist and support third party advisories with products, systems, and client requests and escalations.Assist BDMs and intermediary distribution team with identification and conversion of opportunities for Hostplus growthRepresent Hostplus at industry conferences, tradeshows, and other events as required.About you: We are seeking an energetic and self-driven candidate with experience and knowledge of the financial services sector, preferably intermediary distribution within the context of superannuation, wealth management or related financial services.

As the ideal candidate for the position of Business Development Officer you will:

Have a sound understanding of the workings and operating models and practices of financial advisers and the broader intermediary environmentPossess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with distribution partners, their support staff and internal stakeholdersTake a detail-oriented approach and expertise in product guidance and training for exceptional partner supportDisplay commitment to driving growth and implementing innovative strategies for streamlined processes and enhanced efficiencyOwn the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and dedication to continuous learningBuild strong and lasting relationships through the provision of exemplary customer service for all clients (internal & external)Consistently demonstrate effective time management, prioritisation, and organisational techniquesWhy work for us: Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

15% superannuation.Access to subsidised financial advice.Salary packaging.Flexible work arrangements.Excellent EBA based conditions eg: including generous, flex leave, paid parental leave, long service leave at 5 years, additional leave over Christmas shutdown.How do I apply? If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to make an application.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we operate in.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with a disability, neurodiverse individuals, women, and people with a cultural or linguistically diverse background. If a reasonable adjustment is required to assist you during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We have an important duty to our members, all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check.

Please note this role is open to Adelaide, Sydney & Melbourne applicants.

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