Regional Manager - Canterbury & West Coast

Regional Manager

Are you an experienced people leader ready to make a real impact and be part of a global dynamic organisation! With proven success in a people leadership role and a track record for managing teams effectively through change, you will lead by example and be hands on to create a culture that is focussed on success through delivering great client outcomes and living the Gallagher values. The Regional Manager will combine people management with strategic leadership to drive the ongoing development of the branch, grow the business throughout the region, retain staff and develop talent. Reporting to the Executive Branch Distribution the Regional Manager will lead our Christchurch Branch comprising of corporate, commercial and domestic broking teams. This is a great opportunity to shape and drive forward one of our biggest branches. The role has financial accountability for branch revenue and profits as well as staff engagement and client service. We love people leaders that can coach and develop their teams to bring our customers an exceptional service. Not only are we looking for a great people leader, but you'll need to be confident, proactive, adaptable and resilient, you'll have excellent communication skills, love a fast pace environment and are able to think on your feet.

Support, coach and motivate the team, leading by example to drive high performance and to deliver exceptional service, professional conduct and quality advice. Responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan to deliver sustainable growth, profitability and client retention. Ensure branch compliance, quality advice and good customer outcomes by working with people in a proactive and hands-on way. Lead change initiatives and foster creativity, innovation and acceptance to ensure strong consistent performance, bringing a team of capable people on the journey with you. Manage and lead the day to day operations and performance of the Branch including the leadership of the corporate, commercial and domestic broking teams. Create and manage budgets, including financial reporting and data interpretation to drive branch performance. Monitor productivity and continuously and proactively improve to ensure the business is working to maximum efficiency. Cultivate and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts across the industry.

People management experience and the ability to effectively hire, grow, engage and lead a team to high performance. With high level regulatory awareness you are an authentic and inspirational communicator comfortable with a varying audience and credible at decision maker level. Strong commercial acumen with a strategic focus and experience of growing new business opportunities. Proven ability to develop and deliver on business plans. Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills with proven ability to build effective relationships across many levels and network with insurer partners. An ability to think laterally and bring a 'fresh' approach to issues and develop practical solutions. Can constructively question existing practices with a view to improvement. Complies with FSLAA regarding holding a Certificate in Financial Services (NZQA Level 5).

Comprehensive reward and recognition programme Life insurance benefit (T&Cs apply) Discounted personal insurance Yearly wellness contribution We support you to develop your skills with excellent learning and development opportunities within a friendly team environment.