Business development manager

• Highly respected and recognised international NFP

• Build relationships that will contribute to community well-being

• Fabulous support and resources to have you hitting the ground running.

Our Client

We are always so proud to partner with this incredible international NFP organisation with a powerful mission. Operating across Australia, the organisation plays a vital role in delivering support, education, and prevention programs that improve well-being and strengthen communities. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, they are investing heavily in their people, technology, services, and partnerships to drive even greater impact. With values centred around listening, collaboration, and innovation, this is an organisation where purpose and commercial success genuinely work hand in hand. We are currently inviting a Business Development manager who will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships, and expanding the reach of workplace mental health and resilience training programs across all sectors.

This is a highly relationship-focused role that combines new business development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic account management. If you're a relationship-driven business development professional looking to use your skills in a role where growth and purpose go hand in hand, this is the role for you.

The Role

• Identifying and securing new workplace training opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with corporate, community, and not-for-profit organisations.
• Managing the full sales life cycle from lead generation through to proposal development, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Developing strategies to increase training revenue and market penetration
• Managing and nurturing a healthy sales pipeline within Salesforce CRM
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to uncover opportunities through existing partnerships
• Providing market insights and client feedback to support future service and training development
• Ensuring seamless handover of clients to the delivery team following contract execution
• Achieving and exceeding targets while maintaining a high-quality client experience

YOU

This role offers the opportunity to blend commercial success with genuine community impact, making it ideal for someone motivated by both purpose and performance.
You are a naturally consultative business development professional who enjoys building lasting relationships and creating value for clients. You bring a proven track record of generating new business, managing strategic accounts, and delivering growth, while also being passionate about contributing to initiatives that have a meaningful social impact.

• Experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or account management

• Proven success identifying and converting new business opportunities

• Strong experience managing a sales pipeline and achieving revenue targets

• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience developing proposals, presenting solutions, and negotiating commercial agreements

• The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and stakeholder groups

• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills

• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a genuine passion for making a difference

• Exposure to training, education, well-being, professional services, or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regardedOpportunity

• Join a highly respected organisation making a tangible difference in communities across Australia.

• Be part of an exciting growth and transformation journey.

• Purpose-led work with genuine social impact.

• Strong collaborative culture built around innovation and partnership.

• Opportunity to own and shape business development outcomes.

• Sydney-based role with national exposure and stakeholder engagement.

• A chance to combine your commercial expertise with meaningful work that matters.

Please apply through the link in the first instance and long listed candidates will be contacted directly.

Lisa Chesterman [0431 349 854](tel:0431 349 854)