Business Development Executive

Aon

Hindmarsh, AUhybridPosted Jul 17, 2026
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Flexible hybrid working environment
  • Sales incentive opportunities
  • Well-funded Series B

Heads up

  • 2 + years industry experience (insurance broking preferred)

Why this role might suit you

The role offers a flexible hybrid environment and sales incentives within a joint venture leveraging global risk expertise, appealing to professionals seeking growth in insurance business development.

Skills

general-insuranceprospectingcross-sellnegotiationrelationship-buildingtime-management

About the role

Posting Description:

Flexible hybrid working environment

Leverage Aon’s global presence as part of this joint venture

Sales incentive opportunities

HIA Insurance Services (HIAIS) is a specialist insurance broker, providing insurance products and risk advice to the residential building industry. Formed in 1984, HIAIS is as a joint venture between two leaders in their respective industries, Aon and the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

Business Development Executive | HIAIS - South Australia

We have a rare opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our HIA Insurance Services team. You’ll be responsible for generating new business and optimising cross sell opportunities which HIAIS can deliver.

Who are Aon and HIA?

Our joint venture provides us with the unique opportunity to leverage the risk and insurance expertise of Aon, with the HIA's deep knowledge of the housing industry.

HIA is Australia’s only national building industry association, representing the interests of the housing industry at regional and national levels. Our extensive membership program for the last 70 years has supported residential builders, trade contractors, developers, design professionals and more.

What the day will look like

As the Business Development Executive, you will achieve success by providing exceptional client service, developing & managing a prospect pipeline as well as providing quotes and terms to new business opportunities.

Other key duties will include:

Focusing on driving new business sales for HIAIS

Develop and maintain a sales pipeline

Effective client handover with Broking Team to manage ongoing client relationships

Monitor and report on budget results

Meet with prospects, presenting a compelling value proposition and identifying cross-sell opportunities for clients

Skills and experience that will lead to success

This opportunity would suit someone with solid a foundation and knowledge in general insurance, with a passion for prospecting new business opportunities and a knack for identifying client needs.

To be successful you will have:

2 + years industry experience (insurance broking preferred)

Understanding the scope of risk products, service offerings and their delivery systems

Motivated and entrepreneurial in approach to generating new business

Negotiation and influencing skills

Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders in a professional manner

Effective time management and organisational skills

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 HIAIS.

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 HIAIS, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

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