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Mark Robinson

Rosslea,QLD

Summary

I am a proven leader in business development in newly created roles and departments. I have always provided and been seen as a mentor by both colleagues and stakeholders, with a track record of driving growth and productivity at both LMG and the Commonwealth Bank.

Strong history in CRM management and relationship building, achieving significant new business acquisition, stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining strong relationships, customer satisfaction and industry recognition. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and organisational skills, ensuring strategic partnerships, building trust quickly and creating marketing initiatives to build awareness and attract new business.

Driven to exceed KPI and behaviour targets year on year

Love to work and grow a team. I embrace and encourage others to do well and achieve while driving a strong growth and fun culture

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

State Growth Manager

Loan Market/LMG
05.2022 - Current
  • Acquisition of New Broker Businesses in Regional QLD/QLD and attract new businesses to LMG
  • Support existing broker businesses, training, mentoring/coaching and development
  • Lender and Industry stakeholder relationships
  • Help businesses grow through staff acquisition, team management, Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen, increase productivity, marketing and lead strategies, implementation of best practice, support change management
  • Support aggregator at industry events and being a leader in the industry network
  • Travel through regional QLD and to Brisbane
  • Sales presentations and PD sessions
  • industry event representation
  • Marketing delivery and training
  • CRM system management
  • 230% of KPI Plan FY24

Relationship Manager, Third Party Banking QLD

Commonwealth Bank
10.2012 - 05.2022
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
  • Consistently exceeded sales goals by cultivating a strong portfolio of Brokers by first getting known, liked and trusted both personally and the Commbank brand.
  • Mentoring, coaching (sales, policy, compliance, process etc) product and process training, social worker at times also
  • Responded to customer inquiries, workshopped deal solutions, resolved complaints and also channel conflict to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
  • Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service, behaviours, CEO and industry awards
  • Consistent travel (week long at times) through Regional QLD, Brisbane.
  • Virtual training presentations
  • PD day sessions and training
  • CRM management and reporting

Local Business Banker

Commonwealth Bank
05.2008 - 10.2012
  • Provided expert guidance on business financing options, helping clients secure necessary capital for growth.
  • Coordinated with various departments to ensure seamless delivery of banking services across all channels.
  • Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to identify opportunities for business expansion and risk mitigation.
  • Led training sessions for mobile bankers, branch staff building product and solution awareness, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • travelling to regional towns for new business acquisition and client relationships
  • Leading volume metrics and exceeding sales goals across state and nationally

Mobile Banking Assistant

Commonwealth Bank
07.2007 - 05.2008
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Processed large volume of loan applications and lending solutions for Australia's Number 1 Mobile Banker at the time
  • Mobile Banking relief for leave and handling overflow
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Mobile Banker

Commonwealth Bank
01.2007 - 07.2007
  • Achieved higher loan approval rates with thorough application reviews and regular followups.
  • Built strong relationships with new clients being new to town providing tailored financial advice to meet their unique needs.
  • Client acquisition in the Port Stephen's area being a newly created role


Mobile Banker

Commonwealth Bank
05.2005 - 12.2006

Newly created role. Originally moved here to take up Branch lender role between Airlie Beach and Proserpine branches and then turned this into a Mobile Banker role with car to service the wider Whitsunday area

  • exceeded KPIs and targets
  • built referral networks from both branch and external
  • provided staff training to branches
  • built network externally also

Branch Home Loan Lender

Commonwealth Bank
08.2003 - 04.2005

New to Home Loan lending role with 3 weeks training and then guidance from Branch Manager and MLI

  • worked across 2 branches in a Hybrid role providing staff training to both branches teams
  • Business development role building referral networks externally
  • Supported borrowers throughout the entire lending process, ensuring clear communication and transparency.
  • Prioritized client retention by providing exceptional customer service during all stages of the borrowing experience.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of loans while maintaining excellent attention to detail in record keeping and client relationship management.

Customer Service Specialist

Commonwealth Bank
01.2000 - 08.2003

Started as a Teller, moved to Customer service desk pretty quickly


Moved to Personal Loans, credit cards, insurance and financial planning referrals


Was also Coffs Harbour Settlements clerk while doing Home Lending training

Shift Manager

McDonalds
04.2000 - 12.2001
  • Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
  • Stock and inventory management for 2 stores

Kitchenhand and Front of House/Fast Food Crew Trainer

McDonalds
08.1994 - 04.2000
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orara High School
Coffs Harbour, NSW
11.1997

Skills

  • Strong New Business development
  • Mentoring of Staff and Broker businesses
  • CRM Management (Salesforce/ HubSpot)
  • Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Workflow/Pipeline Management
  • Partnerships development
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organisational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Goal Setting and Achievement
  • Team building
  • Rapport and relationship building
  • Business development and planning
  • Sales Presentations
  • Self Motivation
  • Client Relationship Management

Accomplishments

Finished FY24 230% of Plan LMG

MFAA Lender BDM of the Year QLD 2022

CBA CEO Excellence Award Qtr 3 2021

CBA TPB Innovation BDM Award 2022

CBA TPB BDM Award Winner 2021

CBA Ultimate Success TPB 2016

CBA TPB Salesperson of the Year 2016

CBA TPB Connect Award 2015 (retired the award)

CBA TPB Connect Award 2014

CBA Local Business Banker of the Year 2011

Hobbies and Sports

Golf Handicap 1

Swimming

Timeline

State Growth Manager

Loan Market/LMG
05.2022 - Current

Relationship Manager, Third Party Banking QLD

Commonwealth Bank
10.2012 - 05.2022

Local Business Banker

Commonwealth Bank
05.2008 - 10.2012

Mobile Banking Assistant

Commonwealth Bank
07.2007 - 05.2008

Mobile Banker

Commonwealth Bank
01.2007 - 07.2007

Mobile Banker

Commonwealth Bank
05.2005 - 12.2006

Branch Home Loan Lender

Commonwealth Bank
08.2003 - 04.2005

Shift Manager

McDonalds
04.2000 - 12.2001

Customer Service Specialist

Commonwealth Bank
01.2000 - 08.2003

Kitchenhand and Front of House/Fast Food Crew Trainer

McDonalds
08.1994 - 04.2000

High School Diploma -

Orara High School
Mark Robinson