Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Asset Management

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Australia's premier Alternative Asset Manager since 1952. Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $20 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney. For over 70 years, we have been trusted to deliver market leading returns and to provide financial solutions that make dreams into reality.

The Opportunity

As part of our Asset Management Division at La Trobe Financial, your primary responsibility will be to maintain and grow our commercial relationships with Financial Advisers across South Australia. This extends to supporting existing strategies and the successful launch of new products to the market. You will represent La Trobe Financial in a professional, friendly manner and demonstrate our corporate values.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for outbound communication with Financial Advisers to arrange appointments/follow up meetings
• Promote La Trobe Financial's full asset management product suite - supporting existing strategies and the launch of future strategies
• Activating leads to Financial Advisers, Dealer Groups and Platforms
• Achieving sales targets, generating activity and managing relationships with key financial planning groups
• Plan and implement a successful strategy to achieve sales targets, generate activity, partner with internal stakeholders, and manage relationships across clients
• Database management
• Weekly Reporting to Head of Distribution
• Responsible for outbound communication with Financial Advisers to arrange appointments/follow up meetings
• Effectively and regularly communicate with Financial Advisers, Dealer Group & Platform Representatives Travel as required for client business, divisional workshops, presentations, PD days and conferences etc

About You

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, preferably business, commerce or finance

5+ years sales experience in asset management, financial planning industry or similar field

Proven track record in business development;

Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills

Strong ability to problem solve and handle objections.

Self-motivated to achieve company targets in line with divisional objectives

Employee Benefits

We're all about balance – delivering great work and enjoying the journey. Alongside a competitive salary, here are some perks that make working here even better:

Celebrate your birthday – with a paid day off, just for you

Give back – with paid volunteer days to support causes you care about;

More time for you – purchase additional annual leave when you need it;

Support for families – 18 weeks paid primary carer parental leave plus superannuation contributions;

Wild perks – free annual membership to Taronga Zoo and Collingwood Football Club

Wellbeing first – access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

Keep growing – with ongoing training and development opportunities;

Unforgettable socials – from team events to celebrations you'll actually want to attend and

Retail therapy – enjoy discounts through Reward Gateway.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a business development manager?
• How many years of asset management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in the financial services industry?
• What's your expected annual base salary?

La Trobe Financial has been Australia's Premier Alternative Asset Manager for over seven decades. Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $19 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney.

Our philosophy 'others before self' is a fundamental part of who we are and reflects the principles by which we conduct ourselves, shaping what we do and how we do it. Our values are embedded into the operations of our business as well as our underlying culture.

La Trobe Financial has been Australia's Premier Alternative Asset Manager for over seven decades. Our culture combined with our commitment to service and our customers has seen La Trobe Financial grow to over $19 billion Assets Under Management and over 550 employees deployed across Melbourne and Sydney.

Our philosophy 'others before self' is a fundamental part of who we are and reflects the principles by which we conduct ourselves, shaping what we do and how we do it. Our values are embedded into the operations of our business as well as our underlying culture.

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