At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead customer engagement initiatives and drive growth in health services.
- Company: Join Bupa, a leader in health insurance and wellness.
- Benefits: Career development, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer loyalty and health services.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in management with a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
- Overview
- Bupa is seeking a
Senior Customer Connections Manager to lead a program that connects Health Insurance customers with our expanding Health Services, driving growth and deepening customer relationships.
This is a strategic role focused on customer engagement, loyalty, and enterprise growth.
Our program aims to reward loyalty, strengthen engagement, and operationalise enterprise growth initiatives.
The role is accountable for operational and technical management of Bupa’s customer referral program and leads the Customer Connections team, responsible for building referral partnerships across the Bupa ecosystem and delivering sales growth through strong partner and channel relationships.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead engagement across Health Insurance and Health Services, with accountability for delivering enterprise customer growth metrics including referrals, care touchpoints, NPS, and the operationalisation of growth initiatives aligned to Bupa’s strategic ambition.
- Drive product confidence and member retention by embedding Bupa’s proof points across frontline teams, enabling them to identify customer growth opportunities and deliver initiatives that strengthen connected experiences and long-term loyalty.
- Lead a team of 3 Referral Partnership Managers to operationalise programs through communications, frontline training, reporting, quality assurance, vendor management, and customer resolutions.
- Manage internal and external relationships essential to the effective operation of the Life Rewards platform and One Bupa Referral program, including loyalty platforms, third-party vendors, Health Insurance and Health Services senior leaders, frontline leadership, marketing, operational teams (finance, IS, project teams), and technology partners.
- Ensure referral and loyalty propositions evolve in line with competitor activity, regulatory changes, customer needs, and market developments to remain relevant, competitive, and fit-for-purpose.
- What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about helping others and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
To succeed in this role, you’ll ideally have
- Tertiary qualifications in business, marketing or related disciplines are preferred.
- Minimum 8 years senior level management experience with a track-record of delivering effective solutions in a large and complex organisation.
- Direct experience in leading the development and implementation of strategies to deliver commercial outcomes
- Experience managing frontline / operation teams including training communications and engagement.
- Ability to solve complex problems and develop solutions in consultation with others, including expert professionals.
- Significant market knowledge and experience in consumer behaviour and trends
- Expertise in Australian healthcare legislative and regulatory environment and the impact of these upon product policy and strategy desirable.
- Demonstrated passion for the customer is essential.
- What’s in it for you
We reward our people and celebrate their success.
From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures.
Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role.
We want to support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
- Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job function
- Sales and Business Development
- Industries
- Wellness and Fitness Services
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Senior Customer Connections Manager in Melbourne employer: Bupa
Bupa is an exceptional employer that prioritises the health and wellbeing of its employees while fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, team members can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful healthcare solutions. Located in Sydney, Bupa offers a vibrant work environment that values diversity and encourages collaboration, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to make a difference.
