Avanti targets adviser channel with BDM hire
The lender has hired Graham Clarke, former National Sales Manager at Mortgage Link, as its new Business Development Manager for the north island, as it aims to build a greater number of partnerships with advisers.
The new hire comes as the business prepares to move in early to new premises on 33 Broadway in Auckland, a new development also occupied by Mercury Energy. The group has employed an extra 30 people over the past few years, due to increased demand. Avanti has also secured new funding over the past year to support a series of acquisitions over the past five months.
Stephen Massey, head of sales at Avanti, told TMM Online that the developments were part of a concerted effort to build its adviser channel and raise awareness. "Graham has a strong adviser focus which is hugely important to us, as we look to grow. It is about having a stronger presence, supporting the adviser channel and helping them learn more about Avanti."
Clarke worked for Mortgage Link between 2017-2019 and was previously BDM for NZCU Baywide, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before that, he worked as a mortgage lender for TSB Bank and Westpac across Napier, Hastings, and Palmerston North. He is set to meet with adviser groups and brokerages across the north island to build relationships, Avanti said.
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