Business Development Manager
Job Description
The Opportunity
Your commercial experience should be more than a list on a CV — it should demonstrate the value you can bring to established industry relationships and new business opportunities.
We are seeking a proven Business Development Manager to take ownership of commercial growth across exhibitions, sponsorships, advertising and strategic partnerships. This is a newly created senior opportunity for someone who can combine verified B2B sales experience, strong relationship management and commercial initiative to create measurable business results.
The successful candidate will work with businesses and senior decision-makers across Australia and international markets, developing opportunities that strengthen industry connections while delivering sustainable revenue growth.
This role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution to commercial strategy rather than simply managing an existing sales portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and convert new commercial opportunities across exhibitions, sponsorships and advertising
- Build a high-quality pipeline of prospective exhibitors, sponsors, advertisers and industry partners
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior business and industry stakeholders
- Expand participation from domestic and international exhibitors
- Research target markets and identify new sectors, businesses and partnership opportunities
- Create commercially relevant sponsorship proposals based on individual client objectives
- Develop advertising opportunities across digital channels, publications, websites and events
- Use networking, cold calling, meetings, roadshows and industry events to generate new business
- Manage the complete business development process from prospecting through to conversion
- Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline information, forecasts and commercial activity
- Use Zoho CRM to manage prospects, opportunities and relationship activity
- Work collaboratively with marketing and events teams to maximise commercial outcomes
- Monitor industry developments and identify opportunities for future growth
- Represent the organisation professionally at industry functions and stakeholder engagements
- Contribute ideas and insights to the ongoing commercial strategy
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in business development, B2B sales or a comparable commercial role
- Demonstrated record of achieving or exceeding measurable sales and revenue targets
- Experience managing complex B2B relationships and commercial negotiations
- Background in sponsorship, advertising, exhibitions, events, media sales or consultative selling will be highly regarded
- Strong evidence of developing new business rather than relying solely on existing accounts
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills
- Confidence dealing directly with senior executives and industry decision-makers
- Strong commercial judgement and ability to identify genuine business opportunities
- Ability to understand technical or industry-specific information and convert it into commercial solutions
- Strong CRM management and attention to detail
- Zoho CRM experience will be highly regarded
- Self-motivated approach with the ability to manage priorities independently
- Collaborative approach suited to a small, agile and relationship-focused team
- Relevant networks or industry knowledge across HVAC&R, engineering, construction, architecture, building services or the broader built environment will be highly regarded
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate genuine, verifiable professional experience relevant to the position
- International candidates may be considered where they meet the required professional experience, skills and eligibility criteria
Special Instructions
Sponsorship is available for a suitable candidate, subject to applicable requirements.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Surrey Hills, Melbourne VIC (Hybrid), Australia
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)