48 Business Planning jobs in Australia

**Business Development Manager**
**About the Role:**
Pearson is looking for a dynamic sales professional with experience, passion and a proven talent for winning business. As **Business Development Manager (BDM)** you will focus on selling Pearson's innovative digital platforms, content and services within the Higher Education sector. This role is responsible for institutional sales and partnerships growth (B2B) and expanding our market share adoptions (B2BC) to drive D2C monetisation. Your efforts will identify new business opportunities and expand client partnerships within the Higher Education sector.
**Our team:** Higher Education - The Higher Education division provides quality courseware and innovative digital learning solutions that support learners and educators in the tertiary sector.
**As Business Development Manager (BDM), you'll be responsible for:**
**Sales & Business Development**
+ Drive growth and increase market share within the respective territory, focusing on Higher Education (HE) products and digital solutions.
+ Map out sales strategies for key accounts in alignment with key business priorities
+ Proactively identify and create revenue-generating opportunities, particularly in new customer segments.
+ Develop and execute sales strategies to drive market share and revenue growth in both institutional (B2B) and student-choice course level business (B2BC).
+ Promote and position Pearson as a market leader in Higher Education through strategic partnerships and engagement with diverse stakeholders.
+ Negotiate and close high-value contracts to achieve sales targets.
+ Deliver impactful sales presentations, and product demonstrations to promote Pearson products and services.
**Stakeholder Management**
+ Engage, maintain and build partnerships with key university stakeholders, such as academics, faculty staff, teaching and learning staff. procurement, finance and library, to understand needs, drive new business acquisition and revenue retention.
+ Build territory knowledge, ensuring alignment of Pearson products with academic programs and strategic outcomes.
+ Collaborate closely with Customer Success to ensure strategic alignment, and prioritisation, across activities that support customer retention, expansion and advocacy.
+ Collaborate internally with Sales Operations, Marketing and Product on key initiatives, campaigns, feedback and reporting requirements.
+ Represent Pearson at key University or industry events, reinforcing our role as a thought leader and trusted partner in Higher Education.(JF2)
**Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence**
+ Research and identify market opportunities within the Higher Education sector, to generate leads, and nurture prospects across the sales process.
+ Use strategic planning, to prioritise your opportunities, including strategies for direct field-based selling on campus, and cold calling.
+ Be abreast of product and service innovation using market insights, market feedback and self-driven initiatives.
+ Monitor opportunities, risks, and progress, ensuring alignment with leadership and business goals, and performance OKRs.
+ Maintain knowledge of industry trends, Higher Education market insights, and competition.
+ Manage and maintain customer and prospect data to ensure CRM has data integrity (Sales Force)
+ Update tracking and opportunity pipeline CRM data to ensure business reporting accuracy, and territory OKR visibility.
+ Act as a trusted advisor for Pearson, being an expert in our product portfolio, leading with digital and online learning technologies.
**Candidate Profile**
**To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:**
+ Bachelor's degree is required
+ 4+ years' experience in B2B sales or business development, with a demonstrable track record of driving sustained business growth
+ Drive, self-motivation, and proactivity. You love selling and winning business.
+ Excellent communication skills and consultative selling ability, with a flair for negotiation, and a strong closing record.
+ Commercial acumen and strategic skillset to engage across diverse customer segments.
+ Ability to think critically, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
+ Passion for higher education, lifelong learning and Pearson's mission.
+ Experience in the higher education or technology sectors is desired.
+ Proficient in Windows, MS Office, and experience leveraging CRM systems (Salesforce) to drive sales efficiency and effectiveness.
+ The role can be based in either **Sydney** or **Melbourne** only, managing a diverse territory encompassing Universities and higher education providers. Interstate or overseas travel may be required.
+ You will be required to be actively in the field 4 days per week
+ Drivers Licence and vehicle is required.
**Benefits:**
+ Bonus leave day, to invest in your learning as well as volunteer day to give back to the community
+ Flexible hybrid working
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** SALES
**Organization:** Higher Education
1175855
**Job:** Direct/Field Sales
**Job Family:** SALES
**Organization:** Higher Education
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Hybrid
**Req ID:** 19819

**Business Development Manager**
**About the Role:**
Pearson is looking for a dynamic sales professional with experience, passion and a proven talent for winning business. As **Business Development Manager (BDM)** you will focus on selling Pearson's innovative digital platforms, content and services within the Higher Education sector. This role is responsible for institutional sales and partnerships growth (B2B) and expanding our market share adoptions (B2BC) to drive D2C monetisation. Your efforts will identify new business opportunities and expand client partnerships within the Higher Education sector.
**Our team:** Higher Education - The Higher Education division provides quality courseware and innovative digital learning solutions that support learners and educators in the tertiary sector.
**As Business Development Manager (BDM), you'll be responsible for:**
**Sales & Business Development**
+ Drive growth and increase market share within the respective territory, focusing on Higher Education (HE) products and digital solutions.
+ Map out sales strategies for key accounts in alignment with key business priorities
+ Proactively identify and create revenue-generating opportunities, particularly in new customer segments.
+ Develop and execute sales strategies to drive market share and revenue growth in both institutional (B2B) and student-choice course level business (B2BC).
+ Promote and position Pearson as a market leader in Higher Education through strategic partnerships and engagement with diverse stakeholders.
+ Negotiate and close high-value contracts to achieve sales targets.
+ Deliver impactful sales presentations, and product demonstrations to promote Pearson products and services.
**Stakeholder Management**
+ Engage, maintain and build partnerships with key university stakeholders, such as academics, faculty staff, teaching and learning staff. procurement, finance and library, to understand needs, drive new business acquisition and revenue retention.
+ Build territory knowledge, ensuring alignment of Pearson products with academic programs and strategic outcomes.
+ Collaborate closely with Customer Success to ensure strategic alignment, and prioritisation, across activities that support customer retention, expansion and advocacy.
+ Collaborate internally with Sales Operations, Marketing and Product on key initiatives, campaigns, feedback and reporting requirements.
+ Represent Pearson at key University or industry events, reinforcing our role as a thought leader and trusted partner in Higher Education.(JF2)
**Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence**
+ Research and identify market opportunities within the Higher Education sector, to generate leads, and nurture prospects across the sales process.
+ Use strategic planning, to prioritise your opportunities, including strategies for direct field-based selling on campus, and cold calling.
+ Be abreast of product and service innovation using market insights, market feedback and self-driven initiatives.
+ Monitor opportunities, risks, and progress, ensuring alignment with leadership and business goals, and performance OKRs.
+ Maintain knowledge of industry trends, Higher Education market insights, and competition.
+ Manage and maintain customer and prospect data to ensure CRM has data integrity (Sales Force)
+ Update tracking and opportunity pipeline CRM data to ensure business reporting accuracy, and territory OKR visibility.
+ Act as a trusted advisor for Pearson, being an expert in our product portfolio, leading with digital and online learning technologies.
**Candidate Profile**
**To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:**
+ Bachelor's degree is required
+ 4+ years' experience in B2B sales or business development, with a demonstrable track record of driving sustained business growth
+ Drive, self-motivation, and proactivity. You love selling and winning business.
+ Excellent communication skills and consultative selling ability, with a flair for negotiation, and a strong closing record.
+ Commercial acumen and strategic skillset to engage across diverse customer segments.
+ Ability to think critically, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
+ Passion for higher education, lifelong learning and Pearson's mission.
+ Experience in the higher education or technology sectors is desired.
+ Proficient in Windows, MS Office, and experience leveraging CRM systems (Salesforce) to drive sales efficiency and effectiveness.
+ The role can be based in either **Sydney** or **Melbourne** only, managing a diverse territory encompassing Universities and higher education providers. Interstate or overseas travel may be required.
+ You will be required to be actively in the field 4 days per week
+ Drivers Licence and vehicle is required.
**Benefits:**
+ Bonus leave day, to invest in your learning as well as volunteer day to give back to the community
+ Flexible hybrid working
**Who we are:**
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing
**Job:** SALES
**Organization:** Higher Education
1175855
**Job:** Direct/Field Sales
**Job Family:** SALES
**Organization:** Higher Education
**Schedule:** FULL_TIME
**Workplace Type:** Hybrid
**Req ID:** 19819

Why work at Smurfit Westrock?
This is an exciting time to be a member of the Commercial team at Smurfit Westrock. We have a strong foundation of talented, motivated people providing our customers with high quality paper and packaging solutions, enabling them to provide environmentally friendly sustainable products to their customers. Working together with your dedicated customer support and operational teams, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture here in Australia, grow our business and provide long-term opportunities for our employees. Based in beautiful North Richmond NSW, you will also have the flexibility to work from your home office with the following accountabilities.
Summary
The primary function of this role is to act as the customer liaison for Smurfit Westrock, ensuring we service, build and maintain strong customer relationships and a solid profile in the industry. The role is also responsible for identifying and generating new business opportunities within existing accounts to ensure profitability and sales growth targets are met.
The role is responsible for:
- Develop strategic plans to identify and drive activity in line with targets and outcome expectations
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers and establishing business relationships with potential customers
- Identifying opportunities within existing and new accounts by promoting Smurfit Westrocku2019s vertically integrated product and service offering to ensure top line revenue growth
- Deliver value to the customer through a structured review process to ensure performance is measured and reported and align on improvement priorities to grow the partnership
- Provide customers with value-added solutions / products to enhance the current sale (up-selling) and overall account profitability
- Providing accurate customer forecasts volumes, with responsibility for forecasting performance KPIu2019s
- Proactively secure contracted business ahead of competitive tenders, and/or should uncontacted business go to market, lead and manage the process of securing at acceptable business terms
The Person:
- 5+ yearsu2019 Key Account Management experience in a similar or related industry
- Proven experience in building top line sales growth through solid account management, upselling within existing accounts and identifying new business opportunities
- Strong written and presentation skills
- Solid commercial acumen with excellent negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively through sound interpersonal skills, both internally and externally
If this exciting opportunity sounds like you, please apply now.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Office
**Job Description**
**About Us:**
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
**Location:**
This remote role is based in NSW, Australia
**What You'll do:**
The position of Business Development Manager is responsible for developing and managing relationships with new and existing high-level customers within both academia (clinicians, professors, etc.) and industry (pharma). The position focuses on achieving short and long-term sales objectives by identifying customer needs and providing solutions to create a long-term partnership between the customer and company. The role portfolio covers NSW, QLD, and ACT.
Experience and understanding of human diseases through proteomics, one who can communicate with customers at a well-informed and professional level offering them solutions to try and address their clinical questions related to understanding real-time biology, stratifying patients, and developing drugs will be key for the successful incumbent.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Understand the major drivers and limitations of the market in the relevant territory
+ Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the biotech industry
+ Develop and maintain KOL relationships for which a strong scientific background is needed
+ Map key accounts
+ Manage existing and new biomarker discovery projects within accounts
+ Provide technical presentations to potential clients interested in protein biomarker discovery
+ Provide study design guidance in collaboration with Field Application Scientist team to ensure client satisfaction
+ Bring creative solutions to clients and be able to understand the value drivers within their organizations
+ Maintain updated customer and opportunity information in Salesforce
+ Maintain knowledge of competitive products and technologies
+ Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction
+ Successfully manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts
+ Conduct market research to determine customer needs and preferences
+ Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospective customers
+ Foster and nurture strong relationships with a diverse range of customers
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution of sales strategies and initiatives
+ Monitor and analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth
+ Strictly adhere to company policies and procedures in all sales activities
**Keys to Success:**
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science a relevant field or equivalent experience
**Skills and Experience:**
+ 5-10 years relevant sales industry experience
+ Proven track record of success in sales, preferably in the biotech industry
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
+ Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities
+ Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team
+ Proficient in using CRM software and other sales tools
+ Ambitious and self-motivated with a passion for achieving sales targets
+ Open to learn from more experienced members of the team
+ Willing to teach members of team and share relevant experiences
+ **Technical experience with proteomics or biomarker advantageous**
**Benefits:**
**Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.**
+ **Health & Wellbeing:** Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
+ **Flexibility:** Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
+ **Extra Leave:** Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.
+ **Charitable Giving & Volunteering:** Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
+ **Learning & Development:** Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.
**Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch ( as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific ( , where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
**Apply today! Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Quote from Hiring Manager**
As a Business Development Executive at Brown-Forman, you will play a key role in expanding our brand presence across key customer segments. You will focus on building and nurturing strategic partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and executing strategies that help grow our premium brands in local markets. Your ability to engage with customers, understand emerging trends, and develop innovative business plans will directly contribute to the growth of our business.
**Meaningful Work From Day One**
As a Business Development Executive at Brown-Forman, you will be responsible for developing and executing business strategies to expand our brand's reach within both On Premise and Off Premise channels. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to understand market needs and drive new opportunities that will enhance Brown-Forman's position in the marketplace. This role will have you at the forefront of developing and executing plans to bring our brands to life and grow our presence in key venues.
**What You Can Expect**
+ **Business Growth & Expansion** : Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building relationships with distributors, retailers, and On Premise customers. Implement strategies to increase brand presence and revenue across key markets.
+ **Customer Relationship Management** : Cultivate and manage relationships with key customers, ensuring their engagement with Brown-Forman's brands. Provide innovative solutions that meet customer needs and align with our business objectives.
+ **Strategic Sales Execution** : Present creative, commercial strategies to customers, with a focus on driving profitable growth and enhancing brand awareness.
+ **Market Intelligence & Insights** : Gather market intelligence to inform business development strategies. Conduct regular performance analysis, utilizing insights to refine plans and ensure success.
+ **Cross-functional Collaboration** : Collaborate with internal teams in marketing, sales, and product development to ensure business strategies are aligned and executed seamlessly across all customer touchpoints.
**What You Bring to the Table**
+ A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, account management, or business development, preferably within the On Premise channel or the beverage alcohol industry.
+ Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers and partners.
+ Proven experience in identifying new business opportunities, developing territory plans, and executing sales strategies.
+ Commercial mindset with the ability to understand P&L management, budget allocation, and revenue optimization.
+ Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
+ A proactive and self-motivated approach to achieving business goals.
+ Willingness to travel as required (up to 30%).
**What Makes You Unique**
+ Experience in working with both global and local brands, with the ability to tailor business strategies to suit different market dynamics.
+ Passion for the premium spirits industry and keen knowledge of emerging market trends and consumer behaviors.
+ Innovative mindset, capable of identifying new growth opportunities and addressing challenges in a competitive marketplace.
**Who We Are**
We believe great people build great brands. At Brown-Forman, we know that working with talented and driven individuals is the key to our success. Joining Brown-Forman means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and you can grow both personally and professionally. Our collaborative culture encourages you to take bold actions, solve problems, and make an impact on the future of our brands.
**What We Offer**
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
#anzpi
#LI
Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.
Business Area: Europe, Africa, APAC Division
Function: Sales
City:
Darwin
State: Northern Territory
Country: AUS
Req ID: JR-0008743

About our Team
At LexisNexis, we're more than a legal and professional services company - we're a team of thinkers, doers, and problem solvers. With 11,800 colleagues in over 150 countries, we're using cutting-edge technology, including AI, to power real change in the legal and compliance industries.Here in the Regulatory Compliance team, we've built a culture that works hard, celebrates wins, and genuinely enjoys the ride. Think high-energy team collaboration, a healthy dose of fun, and big rewards for those who bring the hustle.
About the Role
This is not your average BDM gig. We're looking for a driven self-starter with a hunter mindset who lives for the thrill of new business. You'll lead the charge in expanding our reach in the compliance sector, connecting with decision-makers, and delivering smart, tailored solutions that make a difference.If you're a confident communicator who thrives on activity and can turn conversations into opportunities - we want to meet you.
Reporting to the BDM Team Lead, this is a permanent full-time role to be based either Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney with the possibility of combined home/office-based arrangements to have flexible work-life balance.
Responsibilities
+ Driving new business and uncovering new opportunities
+ Building authentic, value-based relationships with clients
+ Using our sales methodology to guide the full sales cycle
+ Collaborating closely with a high-performing, supportive team
+ Leading client meetings, demos, and solution presentations
+ Negotiating deals and getting creative with proposals
+ Contributing ideas, energy, and momentum to a fast-moving sales team
Requirements
+ 3+ years of B2B sales experience with a background in Business, Finance, tech sales or a related field
+ Proven experience smashing BDM targets, ideally in the compliance or legal tech space
+ A strong track record managing full sales cycles end to end
+ Top-tier presentation and communication skills
+ Confidence engaging with C-level stakeholders in a consultative manner
+ Solid CRM skills (Salesforce knowledge = bonus points)
Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for youWe know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Base + uncapped commissions (yes, really)
+ Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
+ Volunteer leave and wellness initiatives
+ Birthday leave
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Benefits for you and your family
+ Access to learning and development resources
About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
are looking to fill this role as soon as possible - apply now to be considered.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

About our Team
At LexisNexis, we're more than a legal and professional services company - we're a team of thinkers, doers, and problem solvers. With 11,800 colleagues in over 150 countries, we're using cutting-edge technology, including AI, to power real change in the legal and compliance industries.Here in the Regulatory Compliance team, we've built a culture that works hard, celebrates wins, and genuinely enjoys the ride. Think high-energy team collaboration, a healthy dose of fun, and big rewards for those who bring the hustle.
About the Role
This is not your average BDM gig. We're looking for a driven self-starter with a hunter mindset who lives for the thrill of new business. You'll lead the charge in expanding our reach in the compliance sector, connecting with decision-makers, and delivering smart, tailored solutions that make a difference.If you're a confident communicator who thrives on activity and can turn conversations into opportunities - we want to meet you.
Reporting to the BDM Team Lead, this is a permanent full-time role to be based either Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney with the possibility of combined home/office-based arrangements to have flexible work-life balance.
Responsibilities
+ Driving new business and uncovering new opportunities
+ Building authentic, value-based relationships with clients
+ Using our sales methodology to guide the full sales cycle
+ Collaborating closely with a high-performing, supportive team
+ Leading client meetings, demos, and solution presentations
+ Negotiating deals and getting creative with proposals
+ Contributing ideas, energy, and momentum to a fast-moving sales team
Requirements
+ 3+ years of B2B sales experience with a background in Business, Finance, tech sales or a related field
+ Proven experience smashing BDM targets, ideally in the compliance or legal tech space
+ A strong track record managing full sales cycles end to end
+ Top-tier presentation and communication skills
+ Confidence engaging with C-level stakeholders in a consultative manner
+ Solid CRM skills (Salesforce knowledge = bonus points)
Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for youWe know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Base + uncapped commissions (yes, really)
+ Discounted Health plan rate and Optical Assistance
+ Life assurance and income protection
+ Option to buy additional Annual Leave days
+ Volunteer leave and wellness initiatives
+ Birthday leave
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ Benefits for you and your family
+ Access to learning and development resources
About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
To learn more about opportunities with LexisNexis or RELX Global, join us here:
are looking to fill this role as soon as possible - apply now to be considered.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People.
**The Role** ?
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual to join our expanding Australia and New Zealand team to generate qualified opportunities for our Sales Teams. As part of the Marketing Business Development team, you will be working closely with the regional sales and marketing teams to generate sales accepted leads via multiple channels with a mix of inbound (lead follow-up) and outbound (prospecting) activities.
As a Business Development Representative, you will be an important member of the organization, playing a critical role to uncover and develop new opportunities to build a strong pipeline of sales opportunities. In doing so, you'll have a direct impact in sourcing new business for the company.
**Your day-to-day** ?
+ Qualify and develop inbound and outbound sales accepted leads and respond to product inquiries, and nurture those prospects as assigned
+ Utilize your research and planning skills and have meaningful conversations to engage and acquire new leads
+ Follow-up on all leads generated by marketing and convert initial interest into sales accepted leads?
+ Manage email campaigns to generate new sales prospects?
+ Manage cold-calling telephone-based campaigns to generate new sales prospects?
+ Complete accurate tracking of communication with current and potential customers in Salesforce.com?
+ Schedule demonstrations between Sales team members and potential customer?
**What You Bring To The Team**
+ Highly motivated individual with a competitive personality and good attention to detail?
+ Target-orientated, ambitious, creative, customer focused
+ 1-2 years' experience in sales related environment
+ Previous experience with solutions that can be deployed in private or public clouds a plus?
+ Experience working with Salesforce.com or other CRM is a bonus?
+ Excellent phone and interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills?
+ Previous experience working and succeeding in a goal-driven, fast-paced environment preferred?
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtPFPT
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Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Flexible work environment: (Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.).
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Title:
Business Development Manager
About KBR:
At KBR - We do things that matter.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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KBR in Australia
With over 65 years working on some of Australia's largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation's critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
The Opportunity:
This is a strategic opportunity to shape the growth of KBR's Defence and Federal Government portfolio by leading the early stages of business development across high-value pursuits. As Business Development Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Manager Campaigns and the wider Growth function to drive opportunity identification, qualification, and positioning, aligned with KBR's strategic objectives.
In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining deep market intelligence, developing entry strategies, and forming strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Department of Defence and other relevant government agencies. You will lead campaign planning and early shaping efforts, taking ownership of pursuits from initial engagement through to handover to the Capture Manager, while maintaining support through to contract award.
You will also play a visible role in the market, representing KBR across industry bodies, contributing to brand awareness efforts, and helping strengthen our presence and reputation in the Defence sector. Internally, you'll collaborate across the Growth and Marketing Communications teams to ensure alignment on messaging, positioning, and client engagement strategies. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, client relationships, and business growth
The key responsibilities of the role, but is not limited to:
+ Building and maintaining market intelligence and identifying entry strategies to grow our position in the Department of Defence and other, relevant, Federal Government Departments.
+ Establishing KBR within external networks and working with the KBR ADSS Marketing Communications team to raise the brand awareness of prospective clients, partners, and other stakeholders.
+ Maintaining relationships with existing clients and developing new client contacts, especially in the Department of Defence and other, relevant Federal Government Departments.
+ Leading and managing business pursuits consistent with the KBR Business Development Process, through Stages 1 and 2, from early shaping activities through to handover to a Capture Manager in Stage 3 (Capture Planning).
+ Demonstrating accountability for pursuit outcomes, from identification and qualification, through to handover to a Capture Manager, and supporting the remainder of the capture process until contract signature.
+ Establishing and qualifying a pipeline of opportunities and maintaining reporting using KBR's customer relationship management (CRM) platform (Salesforce).
+ Assisting clients to identify and articulate their requirements and designing outcome focused solutions.
+ Assisting in the development of partnerships, within the guidelines of the KBR ADSS Strategy, and as approved by the executing business unit leadership and the Senior Manager, in support of new business opportunities.
+ Representing KBR on various industry bodies and trade groups.
+ Maintaining close internal working relationships within the Growth function to ensure consistency of message and brand promotion
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Essential:
+ Familiarity with Defence and Defence capability development.
+ Proven experience in managing complex projects.
+ Highly evolved communication skills with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders.
+ Tertiary qualifications in technical fields or equivalent experience in Defence or national security operations.
+ Extensive and relevant network across Defence, Federal Government, Industry, and Academia.
+ Hold an Australian Government security clearance or demonstrate an ability to be granted one.
+ Self-motivated and independent, with strong follow-through.
+ A values-based leadership style, with an ability to champion the KBR brand internally and externally.
Desirable:
+ Operational experience with Australian Defence Force capabilities.
+ Business development experience in the Defence and national security market.
Benefits of KBR
+ A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus, India, UK & US)
+ Flexible working conditions
+ Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
+ Paid Parental leave
+ Paid Reservist leave
+ Income protection
+ Corporate rewards
+ Salary packaging/Novated leasing
+ Discounted employee stock purchase plans
+ Flu shots, skin checks and private health insurance discounts
+ Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
If you're ready to shape tomorrow, let's get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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