Northern Retail Area Manager

Northern Reatil Area Manager Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Aon’s success is founded on an unwavering commitment to personal and professional integrity. In New Zealand, this means we are continuing to invest in enhancing our operations and expanding our capability by building a team of talented professionals, who are eager to join us on our journey to shape the future in this industry. How this opportunity is different This is a newly created role siting within our Retail Leadership team, with an exciting scope that will see you play an integral part in the delivery and leadership of our strategic and operational performance within our Retail division across the Northland and Auckland regions. Our teams are diverse, and we value the contributions of each team member. We work in an inclusive and encouraging environment where we seek the best in our people and actively learn from each other. We invite you to be part of an organisation that has a diverse workplace, values continuous learning, and supports many charities and environmental initiatives. What the day will look like Lead a team of highly engaged Branch and Senior Branch Managers across the Northern Area. Delivering on the retail distribution strategy and operating plans within your geographical area. Commercial and financial leadership including, P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting, delivering on operating targets including revenue, retention, operating expenditure, margin and cashflow. Collaborate and contribute to key pieces of strategic work including operational excellence, product and service innovation, process improvement and capability uplift programmes. Work in partnership with our other business leaders in growing the delivery of Aon’s other solutions and services within existing client portfolios. Skills and experience that will lead to success Senior leadership experience, ideally from within the financial services sector or insurance industry in a retail distribution environment which has included a branch network or geographically spread team. This role requires you to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5). Experience developing and delivering on data-led distribution strategies including proven revenue growth, retention, and client service plans. Experience leading teams of colleagues through change whilst maintaining operational performance and colleague engagement. Experience delivering systems and process improvements, capability uplift or compliance programmes. A high degree of commercial competence and proficient business planning capabilities and the ability to be effective at both an operational and strategic level. Strong engagement and communication skills and being able to confidently embed key messaging across colleagues at varying levels. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com 2545269Northern Reatil Area Manager Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Aon’s success is founded on an unwavering commitment to personal and professional integrity. In New Zealand, this means we are continuing to invest in enhancing our operations and expanding our capability by building a team of talented professionals, who are eager to join us on our journey to shape the future in this industry. How this opportunity is different This is a newly created role siting within our Retail Leadership team, with an exciting scope that will see you play an integral part in the delivery and leadership of our strategic and operational performance within our Retail division across the Northland and Auckland regions. Our teams are diverse, and we value the contributions of each team member. We work in an inclusive and encouraging environment where we seek the best in our people and actively learn from each other. We invite you to be part of an organisation that has a diverse workplace, values continuous learning, and supports many charities and environmental initiatives. What the day will look like Lead a team of highly engaged Branch and Senior Branch Managers across the Northern Area. Delivering on the retail distribution strategy and operating plans within your geographical area. Commercial and financial leadership including, P&L management, budgeting, and forecasting, delivering on operating targets including revenue, retention, operating expenditure, margin and cashflow. Collaborate and contribute to key pieces of strategic work including operational excellence, product and service innovation, process improvement and capability uplift programmes. Work in partnership with our other business leaders in growing the delivery of Aon’s other solutions and services within existing client portfolios. Skills and experience that will lead to success Senior leadership experience, ideally from within the financial services sector or insurance industry in a retail distribution environment which has included a branch network or geographically spread team. This role requires you to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5). Experience developing and delivering on data-led distribution strategies including proven revenue growth, retention, and client service plans. Experience leading teams of colleagues through change whilst maintaining operational performance and colleague engagement. Experience delivering systems and process improvements, capability uplift or compliance programmes. A high degree of commercial competence and proficient business planning capabilities and the ability to be effective at both an operational and strategic level. Strong engagement and communication skills and being able to confidently embed key messaging across colleagues at varying levels. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com