Business Development Manager

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring experience and knowledge of the Employment Services industry, including an understanding of employer engagement and job seeker support. However, if you have exceptional communication skills and a background in sales, agency recruitment, business development, networking and/or training, we'd love to hear from you! This could be your new career! Are you a natural relationship builder who loves meeting new people, creating opportunities and achieving results? As our next Business Development Manager, you'll be the driving force behind creating new employment opportunities for participants in our Workforce Australia program. You'll spend your time building relationships with local employers, understanding their workforce needs, and connecting them with job-ready candidates who are looking for meaningful, sustainable employment. This is not a desk-bound sales role. You'll be out in the community, networking with businesses, growing your employer network and making a real impact every day.

Responsibilities

Building and maintaining relationships with local employers and industry partners; identifying and securing new job opportunities across your region; promoting and marketing suitable candidates to employers; working closely with Employment Consultants to match participants to vacancies; developing community and business networks; providing interview skills and training to participants; championing positive outcomes for both employers and participants; managing your pipeline and achieving performance targets

Requirements

Exceptional communication skills; background in sales, agency recruitment, business development, networking and/or training; motivated and driven to achieve results; confident communicators who enjoy building relationships; experienced in sales, recruitment, business development, customer account management or customer-facing roles; resilient, proactive and comfortable working independently; passionate about helping people achieve success; skilled at identifying opportunities and turning conversations into outcomes; current driver's licence and reliable, fully insured vehicle; right to work in Australia; ability to complete relevant background and compliance checks

Nice to have

Experience and knowledge of the Employment Services industry; understanding of employer engagement and job seeker support

Benefits

Performance incentives and recognition programs; career development opportunities within a national organisation; autonomy to build your own networks and partnerships; a supportive and collaborative team environment; the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives every day; work-life balance; extensive learning opportunities; networking programs; employee benefits