Avanti Finance Group is a privately owned non-bank lender operating across New Zealand, and Australia. We are on a growth mission to lead and inspire our industry through innovation, and the development of exceptional financial services products whilst fostering a motivated and engaged workplace culture that is centered around personal growth and high performance.

Reporting to the National Sales Manager, this role is pivotal in delivering exceptional experiences and growth for the Avanti Finance Group. As we embark on a period of significant growth, the Auto Relationship Manager for our Lower North Island territory will be responsible for delivering to strategy by promoting and developing strong relationships with new and existing introducers with a mission of driving open and positive relationships between Avanti staff and introducers. This is not cookie cutter, nor is it entry level. We provide excellence, and we look for it from our team.

As a Relationship Manager in our Auto team, you can expect to:

• Have a solid grasp of our New Business budgets, strategy, and long-term goals.
• Be out there shaking hands and proactively establishing referral networks with Dealers and other potential Introducers.
• Set clear objectives to achieve success and collaborate strategically across the Group as a key part of shaping our Sales and Marketing plan.
• Develop Key Account strategies.
• Manage and coordinate introducer entertainment events and promotions.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in a similar role preferred with the ability to influence, with confidence in presenting to and networking in groups.
• Knowledge of commercial lending decision making processes, lending products, and capability of reading and translating debt servicing & loan documentation and calculations.
• Excellent work ethic and self-motivated, with interests in ongoing personal development.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards across the financial services industry.
• Willingness to travel domestically as required.

What's in it for me?

Within the Avanti Finance Group, you can look forward to flexible and hybrid working as we offer up to two days working from home following the initial training period. We give back to our communities through our support of Duffy Books, and by offering an Annual Volunteer Day for you to use for a purpose that's close to your heart. We believe in celebrating diversity, and we also celebrate talent and development by working with you through an established capability framework that puts you in the driving seat of your development while achieving business goals. You won't find a gender pay gap here, as we have great remuneration packages but as we all know there's more to an awesome job than the money. If you are happy and fulfilling your potential, while feeling supported, valued and empowered, then that’s a win for us! Our weekly fruit deliveries and membership with Healthy Food Guide is there for you to feel good from the inside out.

Ok, great, but now what?

You’re still reading, so hopefully that means you’re interested in us and you may be about to Google us. What you’ll find is an authentic, value driven, kiwi owned and operated finance success story. 35 years young with an exciting future ahead – now is a great time to join us! Our journey is one of continuous improvement, so curious, proactive and motivated change makers this is where you will thrive.

If you’re excited about this ad, then we’re excited to see your application. Hit apply now to start the conversation.

Our Talent team can’t wait to talk to you!