Group Broking Manager - Christchurch

Group Broking Manager (GBM)

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve.

We are currently looking for a Group Broking Manager (GBM) to join our team in Christchurch. In this role, strong leadership skills are essential as you will be responsible for coaching and mentoring a team of around 12-14 Brokers & Broker Associates. Your role will involve providing guidance and support to the team, helping them meet targets. Your ability to inspire and motivate a team will be key in driving their success. In addition to being an outstanding leader, you will also be responsible for delivering exceptional insurance advice to a portfolio of commercial clients. Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this is an excellent chance to become a part of a highly capable leadership team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the branch. You will play a crucial role in fostering a distinctive branch culture and driving its growth. You will need to be confident, proactive, adaptable, and resilient. These traits will enable you to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be interacting with various stakeholders, both internally and externally. Your ability to think on your feet and make quick, informed decisions will be crucial in this role.

Develop and manage exceptional client relationships to deliver an outstanding customer experience. Assist in generating growth within the existing portfolio and convert new business. Contribute to mid and short-term business strategy and planning to ensure targets are in line with market trends, regulations and operational processes. Develop and monitor delivery of retention and profitability (new business, growth) targets for self and the team, to achieve and exceed agreed levels of performance. Mentor, coach and motivate team members to achieve business targets.

Proven ability in coaching a team and performance management. Proven ability to develop and manage complex client accounts and generate, qualify and close new business opportunities. Negotiation skills coupled with the ability to be flexible and innovative. Comfortable explaining complex concepts and making recommendations to customers. Demonstrated experience of presenting to and building relationships with key decision makers. A high degree of commercial acumen and experience. 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. Good base salary + Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Incentives + KiwiSaver. We support you to develop your skills with excellent learning and development opportunities within a friendly team environment.