About Quick Release 

Quick Release Australia is an Engineering and Product Data Management company, providing solutions to our partners in industries such as defence, automotive and rail.

We focus on Product Data Management consultancy services and automation to manufacturers, technologists and Tier 1 suppliers seeking to build lasting capability, accelerate and de-risk complex programmes and improve engineering efficiency.

Your Role

As a Project Analyst, you will be part of our Melbourne team which is rapidly growing, your main responsibility will be to provide support to our clients in Product Data Management, Prototype Build and Launch Operations and Operational Performance Improvement. 

We are looking for an individual that is passionate and can grow with the company!

• Data management and analysis 

• Project management
• Point of contact providing technical advice and answering queries
• Resolution of issues
• Interpreting complex scenarios and responding in an articulate manner
• customer data analysis, management, and reporting systems

What you look like:

• Degree qualified in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Data Analytics or similar.
• Excellent communication skills
• Understands influence and key stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive in relationship building.
• Strong customer service skills
• Performs well under pressure.
• Good problem-solving skills.

• Join a team that listens to your input

• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive culture
• Join a fast-paced team with opportunities to build your career
• Develop your talent and progress your career with training, mentoring and support, plus a strong focus on well-being and work-life balance
• 24 days of Annual Leave plus Sick Leave and Long Service Leave
• Yearly away team bonding trips

About Simple Sample Australia:

Simple Sample Australia is an early stage startup on a mission to transform the way building professionals discover and experience new products. Our innovative approach to delivering samples from the best suppliers directly to industry professionals has created an exciting opportunity for a results-driven Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for driving sales and building strategic partnerships, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview:

As the Business Development Manager at Simple Sample Australia, you will be a key player in expanding our market reach, driving revenue growth, and building lasting relationships with building material suppliers in Australia. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's success while working in a fast-paced and collaborative startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

.Sales Strategy and Execution:

•Develop and implement a sales strategy that works for you to achieve revenue targets.

•Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, referrals and market analysis.

•Nurture and expand relationships with existing clients to drive new business.

.Supplier Acquisition:

•Research to identify potential clients and industry trends to optimise sales pitches to prospective clients

•Generate leads and manage the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to deal closure.

.Sales Presentations and Negotiations:

•Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to clients and partners.

•Negotiate terms and agreements, ensuring win-win outcomes for all parties involved.

.Sales Reporting and Analysis:

•Track and analyze sales performance metrics to inform decision-making and strategy refinement.

•Provide regular updates and reports to the leadership team on sales progress.

•Proven track record of success in business development and sales, preferably within a startup environment. Experience in the building and construction industry and existing contacts is highly valued.

•Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

•Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

•Results-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting and exceeding targets.

Why Join Simple Sample Australia:

•    Opportunity to shape the sales strategy and contribute to the growth of a highly ambitious startup.

•    Collaborative and dynamic work environment with room for innovation.

•    Flexibility to develop your own imprint and the way the company works.

•    Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

•    Professional development opportunities and career advancement.

If you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for sales and business development, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and achievements to [email protected].

Paper Giant is a strategic design consultancy made up of a creative and welcoming team who help organisations deliver better products, services and policy in order to create a more just, equal and sustainable society.

We’re most known for our experience in design research, visual design, co-design and product strategy. We strive to create positive impact through work that considers the perspectives and lived experience of the people our projects effect.

In the past year, we've worked on diverse projects including: co-designing better outcomes to support people leaving prison, facilitating conversations on a national strategy on energy performance, and delivering a design system for one of Australia's most progressive financial institutions.

We have offices in Naarm / Melbourne and on Ngunnawal country / Canberra and we strive to create flexibility to support you to do your best work wherever you are. We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer. If you're not sure you meet all the criteria, we absolutely encourage you to apply.

Who we are looking for...

We’re looking for a Business Development Lead to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a clear, effective communicator who can craft proposals that respond to client needs. You care about delivering impact in the world and convincing clients that we’re the right team for the job.

You’ll work with the GM of Business Operations to contribute to achieving revenue targets and driving growth. You are skilled in implementing business development processes and are committed to enhancing our tools, systems, and processes. Knowledge of Human Centred Design and experience in agency or technology contexts is essential.

What you will do:

Deliver impact in the sectors we target

• Sell Paper Giant’s work and value to prospective clients in business development meetings and pitches;
• Inform marketing activities to target specific clients and sectors that Paper Giant wants to work with;
• Identify opportunities that match Paper Giants expertise and purpose; and
• Propose ideas and methods for generating new business.

Lead responses that win

• Show clients we’re the right choice through high-quality return briefs and correspondence;
• Respond to specific client needs (opportunities, proposals, RFQs) in a timely fashion;
• Design projects which align Paper Giant’s skills, expertise and team availability to client needs in collaboration with practice teams; and
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to respond to client needs (proposals, RFQs), bringing in expertise and resources from across the studio as required.

Improve business development processes and systems

• With the Resourcing and Operations Lead, find opportunities to make Paper Giant’s business development process more efficient, consistent, reliable and effective;
• Lead internal projects to make changes that improve our business development systems and processes;
• Upskill other team members on effective business development; and
• Help us to design and build a positive, collaborative, inclusive studio culture.

Essential skills and experience

• 4+ years experience in business development, sales, or a similar role, with a focus on achieving revenue targets in an agency context;
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including pitching and proposal writing;
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining repeat business, managing client relationships, and identifying new high-value opportunities in desired sectors;
• Experience working in an agency or consulting environment;
• Familiar with human-centred design methodologies and mindsets;
• Fluent in written and spoken English; and
• Full and current working rights for Australia.

Your application

Please supply a resume and answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to work at Paper Giant?
• What’s the business development achievement you’re most proud of in the past two years?
• What do you think makes an effective business development function in an agency?

Flexible, part-time and remote working arrangements will be considered.

Remuneration

The salary range for this role is between $120,000 - $140,000, depending on your experience.

What’s it like to work at Paper Giant?

Working at Paper Giant means working as part of a passionate and supportive team of design and research practitioners.

We work together on projects and the company, and our culture is one of generosity, sharing, inventiveness and openness.

We offer flexible work hours, a generous professional development allowance, and support volunteering and learning opportunities for all our staff.

We work on diverse, complex, interesting and challenging projects, and are passionate about using design to solve complex problems at all scales.

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

A smart human once said, “Do things you

Our people love to work for us, here’s why!

• Officially B-Corp Certified, a Certified Great Place to Work 2023 and 2021 Best Workplaces winner!

• Competitive salary, free weekly lunches, awesome social events (including a social club – winery tours to museum tours), flexible working arrangements, and amazing headquarters in the CBD.
• Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders and plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Learning and development including internal and external training programs to build your career skills.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centered on health, wellbeing and fun.
• The ability to salary sacrifice for their very own BlueRock shares
• Gym membership after one year of tenure and mobile phone allowance after 6 months!
• We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!

For more amazing perks of working at BlueRock and employee benefits – head to our careers page!

How to apply

If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description – please still apply. We’d love to see if you could be a great fit and we can't wait to meet you! 

For any questions regarding this opportunity or if you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].

BlueRock is a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

For this role, only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.

Please be advised that BlueRock or any of its related or controlled entities do not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from Recruitment Agencies. 

Even in 2023 it needs to be said, BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.    

Who are GWA?

Since 1886, the experts at GWA have designed innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices. We have market leading, iconic brands including Caroma, Methven, Dorf and Clark.

At GWA our purpose is to make everyday water experiences extraordinary. Water scarcity affects all communities and given that our consumers enjoy experiencing our products every day, we are proud to help save millions of litres of water each year.

Your new role

Due to movements and growth opportunities, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our Melbourne Commercial sales team. Your focus will be plumbers and developers in all facets of residential and commercial construction. This includes individual plumbers, plumbing businesses, builders and developers.

Reporting to our VIC Commercial & Design Manager, a ‘typical’ day will see you developing and maintaining relationships with key external decision makers and influencers to our is embedded and business opportunities are identified across the entire construction market.

Most importantly, you will manage key accounts at a senior level, supporting the sale of all commercial offerings. You will deliver this by assisting in the preparation of budgets and sales targets, ensuring that GWA deliver on agreed targets and growth expectations.

This is a great opportunity where you can bring your passion and experience from within the building and construction industry to help GWA bring to life our purpose.

About you

As a Business Development Manager with a minimum of 5 years’ previous experience from the commercial, building and construction industry, you’ll be:

• Great at developing and maintaining relationships with work colleagues and customers
• Able to influence business leaders, distributors and retailers, to achieve improved commercial outcomes for GWA
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Have knowledge of, and skills in, applying the principles and processes in developing and implementing marketing strategies and sales techniques.
• A good understanding of product development
• And preferably hold a Diploma or Tertiary qualification in Marketing Business, Architecture or Design

What’s it like to work at GWA?

Culture is key for us and our people come from a variety of backgrounds and industries. We all share a common purpose of bringing to life all three of our cultural pillars: We are Customer Focused; We are One Team and We Care For Each Other. Our passion and dedication are evident in how we work together to ensure everyone achieves our goals and that we all play in a role in making GWA a great place to work.

Our success is driven by a global team that share a passion to be the trusted and integrated solutions partner in the delivery of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundries.

GWA is on a journey from Good to Great, and we are looking for people who are excited by change and want to make a difference. We care for each other and encourage people to take the lead to deliver superior solutions for our customers and consumers.

What else do we offer?

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
• Paid parental leave program
• Great Rewards program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
• Bathrooms & More program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
• Volunteer and Community Service Leave
• Option to purchase additional annual leave

As well as other great benefits like discounted health insurance, financial advice, annual flu vaccinations, access to a range of online fitness programs via our Wellbeing Centre...and much more!

Interested?

Come join us and work with great people, great brands and a business with a history of strong growth. All you need to do is hit the apply button and be part of a company that is focused on delivering great customer experiences!  For more information please contact Emily Jaajaa, Talent Acquisition Specialist ([email protected])

GWA Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

You must be a citizen or permanent resident, or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time. 

• A unique career-defining opportunity to join and lead one of Melbourne’s most established, innovative and award-winning AU/NZ agencies
• Drive integrated earned-first communications including social and content
• Innovate and define our PR Agency of the Future strategy across corporate and consumer comms
• Collaborate on the Trans-Tasman Leadership Team working with the most talked about local and global brands
• Join a culture that embraces growth and diversity and with ambition that is Limited by Nothing

LOCATION: Melbourne

We are uniquely Thrive helping our people, brands and community to do just that.  We use the power of communications to help our people, partners and community to grow and be successful.

Born and bred in Melbourne, and with offices across AU & NZ, Thrive is a public relations industry powerhouse and for the first time in the company’s 23-year history, we are recruiting externally for a Business Director to lead our Melbourne team.

This is not your everyday opportunity. This is a chance to work directly with Thrive’s Executive and learn why we are Mumbrella PR Agency of the Year and B&T PR Agency of the Year 2022 and how we came to be awarded the Dan Wieden Titanium Grand Prix at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which celebrates game-changing creativity, for our work with The Monkeys for Tuvalu, ‘The First Digital Nation’.

This role is a career-defining opportunity to lead our Melbourne location as 2IC to the Executive Director, Melbourne. You will be supported by 25+ consultants as you lead client and team growth and retention while driving new business with the support of national specialist squads.  You will partner with our local and global corporate and consumer clients to devise their communications strategies while leaning into national resources to deliver creative and digital integration impacting our clients’ business goals.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated integrated comms Business Director who is well connected in Victoria with business connections and with the media and who can create new opportunities that take our agency to new heights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in the PR industry, across both corporate and consumer PR and have solid social media and creative content experience. The person must demonstrate strategic thinking, business acumen and have strong leadership skills with proven capability to grow a client portfolio.

This role will help drive operational process excellence, ensuring key stages of projects are executed efficiently and within budget, with a strong commercial mindset, managing financial forecasting, profitability and team resourcing.

• Work across a diverse and high-profile  corporate and consumer client portfolio
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and achieve financial
• Manage and develop client relationships to deliver client growth
• Identify new market opportunities and trends to stay ahead in the local PR landscape
• Play an active role in lead generation and business development efforts and the conversion of clients
• Devise and oversee the implementation of first-class strategies with their senior reports for clients
• Provide effective leadership to a talented team of PR and social professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Mentor and develop team members, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth
• Oversight of the Melbourne office administration function.

About You

• Australian visa holder - will consider visa sponsorship for a stellar candidate
• Tertiary qualified 12+ years of agency experience in the PR industry
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a PR agency delivering integrated earned-first campaigns for global brands
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development
• Ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve exceptional results
• Delivery of best practice multichannel storytelling with exceptional writing skills
• Experience in B2B and B2C storytelling
• Experience delivering in a fast-paced environment and displaying logical thinking, forward planning, and the ability to manage up and down
• An established network of relationships with media, influencers, suppliers and key stakeholders
• Excellent presentation skills
• Team time management and budget experience
• Technology skills (MAC & Google Drive savvy)
• Media measurement/evaluation skills

This is Thrive.

Culture is everything. It's a reason why we have a 100% return rate by working parents, have had consistent leadership for more than two decades, and continue to welcome Thrive 'boomerangs' back to the agency. Our team is made up of in-house media, creative and digital specialists who work across five locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Auckland delivering strategic communications services for brands.

Thrive values work-life integration including hybrid flexible working (currently Mondays and Fridays work-from-home) and delivers many benefits from wellbeing days and initiatives through to early knock-off Fridays. Thrive fosters & supports a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can, and are encouraged to, be themselves. Every idea and perspective is welcomed and valued so that our service offering reflects our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion both internally and externally.

Ready to make waves with us locally and globally?

Visit us here for more information - www.thrivepr.com.au.

If you value accountability, curiosity, integrity, collaboration and are passionate about what you do then our values are aligned. Please apply via LinkedIn or email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].

All contact with Thrive will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Business Analyst to join our team at Mindera. As a Business Analyst in our Fashion Tech division, you will play a key role in driving digital transformation and innovation within the fashion industry.

In this role, you will work closely with our clients and cross-functional teams to understand business processes, gather requirements, and translate them into technical solutions. You will conduct analysis, identify potential pain points, and propose optimized solutions to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead high-level analysis activities across multiple workstreams.
• Analyse and define requirements for end-to-end digital eCommerce journeys.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define, prioritise, and document business requirements.
• Provide expertise in defining and refining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Lead the elicitation and documentation of detailed business requirements for commerce platform, web, and mobile apps.
• Define and implement BA methodologies and best practices tailored to replatforming program needs.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders: project managers, developers, product owners, and business leaders.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders for alignment on project objectives, timelines, and expectations.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into actionable requirements.
• Conduct thorough analysis to identify potential risks and issues related to the program.
• Perform data analysis, modelling, and validation to support decision-making processes.
• Work with senior (Head of & C Level) stakeholders and their teams to help define a clear roadmap for digital products.

• Proven experience leading Business Analysis or large programmes in the fashion or retail industry.
• Proven experience working across timezones with remote teams, ideally in a ‘follow the sun’ model.
• Deep understanding of fashion industry trends, customer behaviour, and digital solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in business analysis tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of ecommerce ecosystems, web, and mobile app technologies.
• Experience working in, and driving highly lean & agile behaviours.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align business analysis efforts with overarching organisational goals.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field

• Health Insurance, because health comes first
• Flexible working hours
• Training & conferences, create your own training plan

Most of all You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together in a politics-free environment. Our culture reflects our lean and self-organization attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication. Freedom and Responsibility go hand in hand, and we value commitment, feedback, and empathy.

About Mindera

At Mindera we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.

Software Engineering Applications, including Web and Mobile, are at the core of what we do at Mindera.

We partner with our clients, to understand their products and deliver high-performance, resilient and scalable software systems that create an impact in their users and businesses across the world.

You get to work with a bunch of great people, where the whole team owns the project together.

Our culture reflects our lean and self management attitude. We encourage our colleagues to take risks, make decisions, work in a collaborative way and talk to everyone to enhance communication.

We are proud of our work and we love to learn all and everything while navigating through an Agile, Lean and collaborative environment.

Check out our Blog and our Handbook!

Our offices are located: Porto, Portugal | Aveiro, Portugal | Coimbra, Portugal | Leicester, UK | San Diego, USA | San Francisco, USA | Chennai, India | Bengaluru, India | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Blumenau, Brazil | Melbourne, Australia l

#QuantumSensing

Nomad Atomics is a leader in development of quantum sensors, developing and deploying field-ready quantum technologies to enable real-world applications. We believe the time for commercial quantum sensing has come, and we are determined to make it happen.

We are a high performing and ambitious team, driven by the desire to see our sensors used to solve the hardest sensing problems in some of the world’s largest industries. We are growing – FAST - and we are searching for people to join us on the journey of taking cutting edge technology to the market. We work in areas of global significance including resource exploration and extraction, land and groundwater management, CO2 sequestration monitoring, underground infrastructure monitoring and navigation. We provide an end-to-end service to our clients that includes technology development, manufacture, sensor deployment, and comprehensive data collection and processing.

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate business development associate to develop a strong pipeline of business opportunities in new market segments. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, exploring, and validating new applications and markets for our technologies. While this role is customer facing it engages with all parts of the business, from operations to survey teams and technical staff.

Who you are:

You are a curious and self-motivated, with a keen interest in emerging technologies. You are a strong communicator and are excited to share and sell ground-breaking ideas and products. You are looking for a role a fast-paced environment, where you have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to building something new. It’s ok if you don’t have significant experience, as long as you love a challenge and can apply your skills and creativity to solve anything that comes your way.

Your role:

Embedded in the business development team and under the broad direction of the Head of Business Development you will:

•         Conduct market research to identify and prioritise potential new applications for our quantum gravity sensors 

•         Map relevant organisations, stakeholders and decision makers through desktop research, conferences, social media, or other tools

•         Engage with and develop networks within relevant stakeholder ecosystems to develop knowledge base

•         Undertake customer discovery with potential customers and partners to understand their needs and explore engagement opportunities

•         Assist in the preparation of presentations, grants and project proposals

•         Work closely with our engineering and product development teams to help translate customer needs into product requirements

•         Develop and maintain outward focused communication and marketing materials

•         Identify trends, opportunities, and potential areas for further research and development 

•         Maintain effective records for pipeline management

Your Skills:

·         Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity and a genuine passion for continuous learning

·         A willingness to step outside your comfort zone to acquire new knowledge and skills

·         Ability to translate scientific principles into industry specific language

·         Demonstrate active listening skills to effectively gather and interpret information

·         Ability to embrace ambiguity and demonstrate a willingness to acknowledge and explore unknowns

·         Comfortable communicating with all different levels of stakeholders from technical operators through to decision makers

·         Displays resilience and tenacity in overcoming challenges and adapting to dynamic situations

·         Exhibits excellent organizational skills to efficiently manage tasks and resources

·         Works independently while fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teams

·         Displays self-motivation and works independently while fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teams

Desirable experience:

·         A bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Technology

·         Experience in business to business (B2B) sales, and/or business development in a technical industry

·         Experience taking new and technologically advanced products to market

The nuts and bolts:

The role is full-time and based in Melbourne, Australia.

We have the flexibility to work from home from time to time, but the in-person interaction with our tech team will be critical.

Must have full working right in Australia.

We offer a competitive salary, employee share option package and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

#QuantumSensing

Nomad Atomics is a leader in development of quantum sensors, developing and deploying field-ready quantum technologies to enable real-world applications. We believe the time for commercial quantum sensing has come, and we are determined to make it happen.

We are a high performing and ambitious team, driven by the desire to see our sensors used to solve the hardest sensing problems in some of the world’s largest industries. We are growing – FAST - and we are searching for people to join us on the journey of taking cutting edge technology to the market. We work in areas of global significance including resource exploration and extraction, land and groundwater management, CO2 sequestration monitoring, underground infrastructure monitoring and navigation. We provide an end-to-end service to our clients that includes technology development, manufacture, sensor deployment, and comprehensive data collection and processing.

We are looking for an ambitious and passionate business development associate to develop a strong customer portfolio in our critical early markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, growing, and maintaining our sales pipeline in the resources sector and managing the sales process from end-to-end. While this role is customer facing it engages with all parts of the business, from operations to survey teams and technical staff.

Who you are:

You are a curious and self-motivated, with a keen interest in emerging technologies. You are a strong communicator and are excited to share and sell ground-breaking ideas and products. You are looking for a role a fast-paced environment, where you have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to building something new. It’s ok if you don’t have significant experience, as long as you love a challenge and can apply your skills and creativity to solve anything that comes your way.

Your role:

Embedded in the business development team and under the broad direction of the Head of Business Development you will:

•         Research and map-out potential stakeholders and customers in the resources sector

•         Creatively generate new leads through desktop research, conferences, social media, or other tools

•         Engage with potential customers and partners to understand their needs and explore engagement opportunities

•         Assist with preparation for client presentations

•         Assist in the preparation of tenders, project proposals and capability statements

•         Work closely with our engineering and product development teams to help translate customer needs into product requirements

•         Assist in enhancing messaging and product positioning based on client feedback

•         Develop and maintain outward focused communication and marketing materials for the company and its technologies

•         Keep up to date on relevant developments, trends, opportunities, and competitors in target markets

•         Maintain effective records for pipeline management

Your Skills:

·         Demonstrates a strong sense of curiosity and a genuine passion for continuous learning

·         A willingness to step outside your comfort zone to acquire new knowledge and skills

·         Ability to translate scientific principles into industry specific language

·         Demonstrate active listening skills to effectively gather and interpret information

·         Ability to embrace ambiguity and demonstrate a willingness to acknowledge and explore unknowns

·         Comfortable communicating with all different levels of stakeholders from technical operators through to decision makers

·         Displays resilience and tenacity in overcoming challenges and adapting to dynamic situations

·         Exhibits excellent organizational skills to efficiently manage tasks and resources

·         Works independently while fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teams

·         Displays self-motivation and works independently while fostering effective collaboration within cross-functional teams

Desirable experience:

·         A bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Technology

·         Experience in business to business (B2B) sales, and/or business development in a technical industry

·         Experience taking new and technologically advanced products to market

The nuts and bolts:

The role is full-time and based in Melbourne, Australia.

We have the flexibility to work from home from time to time, but the in-person interaction with our tech team will be critical.

Must have full working rights in Australia.

We offer a competitive salary, employee share option package and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Business Development Manager to join our Sales team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing & holding specifications at the top end of the High End Multi-Residential sector as well as Hospitality & Retail projects.

Extremely strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with and engaging stakeholders across Architecture & Design, Construction and Property Development, is essential.

Skills and Experience

• A natural interest and ability in building strong and trusting relationships with people
• The ability to confidently manage client relationships and general day-to-day enquiries
• Great attention to detail in handling business development leads and managing projects from lead to delivery
• An interest in architecture and design
• The ambition to grow and develop existing client relationships through exceptional service and product counsel
• Experience with CRM software a bonus (e.g. Salesforce)
• Ability to work remotely for periods of time, building structure and driving momentum
• Understanding of sales principles and ability to deliver excellent customer experience
• Strong (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build relationships

Responsibilities

• Provide after-sales support to retain great relationships
• Ensure prompt and accurate responses to clients’ queries
• Build strong client relationships, through regular communication
• Creating customised sales plans for key clients
• Promote new products/services to existing customers

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary and incentive program
• Great working culture
• Car/ or car allowance, laptop and phone
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Free snacks and drinks in the office

About the Company

We are a leading supplier of architectural surfaces and outdoor furniture across Australia, New Zealand and California (employing around 130 people), dedicated to providing remarkable products and exceptional service to our customers in the Architecture and Design industries. We are passionate about investing in our people and providing them with the resources and support they need to grow and succeed.

Our core values of Best Idea Wins, Play as a Team, Be Curious, Get Fired Up, and Take Pride are deeply ingrained in our culture. We believe that by fostering these values, we can achieve outstanding results for Eco Outdoor and drive a positive employee experience.

Last year was our most successful year yet off the back of sustained growth in all markets which is expected to continue, so the future is bright for the business.

How to Apply

If you would like more information before you apply, check out our website: www.eco-outdoor.com or check us out on LinkedIn, or Instagram.

Recruitment agencies - No thanks. We've got this one covered!

Please note we require full permanent working rights for this position.

How To Apply

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and time zones.

The Role
In your role as the Business Development Executive - APAC, you will be instrumental in driving incremental business for Pepperstone, focusing specifically on the APAC Region. Your responsibilities will include acquiring new partners, such as Introducing Brokers (IBs), MAMM, and Trading-related Social influencers in the APAC Region. You'll be actively involved in establishing contact with potential business partners, nurturing relationships with them, and supporting clients referred by these partners.

Moreover, your role encompasses overseeing all marketing aspects of the Affiliate channel at Pepperstone, with a specific emphasis on targeting the APAC Region. Your broad marketing experience will be crucial in addressing the various facets of this dynamic role. A significant aspect involves supporting Affiliate acquisition in APAC through diverse marketing channels and maintaining consistent engagement with our existing and new affiliates, as well as internal stakeholders.

Your success in this role will be measured by the revenue generated from the introduced business. Collaboration with the existing APAC Sales Team is essential to facilitate overall business growth. As the Business Development Executive - APAC, you play a pivotal role in expanding Pepperstone's presence in the region and contributing to the success of the APAC business unit.

As our Business Development Manager - APAC, your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Actively searching for potential business partners, affiliates, and social influencers through online searches, attending offline industry events, and reaching out to them via calls, emails, and social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Lines, and WeChat.
• Understanding offerings from competitors, enables us to provide competitive deals to potential partners.
• Problem-solving client requests efficiently using your knowledge of our products, platform, and internal setup.
• Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
• Negotiating with internal stakeholders to ensure the best service for the client.
• Using in-depth industry knowledge to develop new partners and affiliates, expand business, and convert partners.
• Onboarding affiliates to Pepperstone, including setting up and providing access to tracking systems such as CellXpert, Impact, and AppsFlyer.
• Collaborating with the Affiliate Manager to assess the quality of partner websites and referral programs.
• Monitoring and reporting on performance, identifying optimization initiatives.
• Supporting the assessment of new affiliate applications, ensuring alignment with the brand and compliance requirements.
• Collaborating to keep our partners updated with changes to our product and service offerings.
• Working with the Global Partners Manager and the Partners team to develop a localized Partners growth strategy for the MENA region and contributing to improvements in partner sales processes.
• Providing support to new partners who have not yet referred their first client.
• Contributing to Partner Sales reporting and communicating emerging trends, key partnerships, and new opportunities to the Global Partners Manager and the wider business.
• Collaborating with the Partners team on competitor analysis to identify industry commission levels and new program features.

About you

• 3+ years of experience or exposure to IB/affiliate marketing in the CFD industry.
• Collaborative ability within teams, across functions, and offices.
• Proficient in spoken and written English, and another language in the Asia Pacific Region.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Practical experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of affiliate and IB business, along with the CFD industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain B2B and broader stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
• A highly motivated, flexible, positive individual with a strong drive to succeed.
• Committed to ongoing learning and development.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage changing deadlines and work autonomously.
• Familiarity with MetaTrader 4/5 and cTrader software will be highly regarded.
• Exceptional relationships with business partners and valuable clients.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Superior understanding of financial markets and trading strategy.
• Ability to manage the sales pipeline and meet multiple deadlines, including sales targets.
• Open to continuous development and on-the-job training.
• Current and appropriate working rights in Australia

Nice to have

• Proficiency in speaking and writing in another non-English language.

Why you will enjoy working with us:

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
• Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
• Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
• A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas

More about Pepperstone

We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/

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Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.

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Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.

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We’re interested in meeting talented Project Managers who want to work on projects with purpose. 

We are mostly based in ngar-go (Fitzroy, Melbourne) and we welcome applications from all lands and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.

About Today

We are Australia’s most awarded social impact agency.

We use design and technology to make change happen, at pace and at scale. In the last 12 months, we’ve designed and built Australia’s first online family violence intervention order, established a new approach to co-design for the Victorian mental health sector, built a peer-to-peer product that helps people learn Auslan, and launched a campaign to shift mainstream perceptions of climate change—plus many more.

Our practice is built on strong foundations of human-centred design and digital making. There are 50 of us, working across strategy, research, design, content, delivery and a wonderful support team.

At Today, you’ll experience a welcoming environment filled with smart, fun and caring people from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, who are passionate about creativity, making change, and learning from each other.

About this role

We’re interested in meeting talented Project Managers who enjoy collaborating in a meaningful way to create work that has a positive impact on people, society and the environment. You're passionate about supporting teams to deliver impactful work, a masterly coordinator and experienced with agile methods.

Your days will be spent:

• Leading the delivery of large strategic or digital projects
• Being a point of contact for our wonderful clients across projects
• Managing project teams, requirements, sprints and outcomes
• Coordinating day-to-day project activities across projects
• Being part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver positive impact

You will be above to demonstrate:

• 4+ years project management experience in agencies or organisations
• Experience running strategic, product or digital projects
• Experience with human-centred design
• Experience with agile methods
• A level of comfort with ambiguity, complexity and a process for working through it
• Exceptional communications skills
• You must be legally able to work in Australia

You will also bring:

• An ability to thrive in a collaborative, creative team environment
• You treat others with kindness, empathy and respect
• You are optimistic and bring humour, lightness and play into your work
• You approach every moment thinking ‘how can I help?’
• You know your strengths and can support others to grow their skills in these areas

We work on work with purpose. Our projects see us finding solutions to big, complex challenges around climate, care and communities.

Above all else we strive to protect our team’s capacity for resilience and their general wellbeing. This goes beyond our dog-friendly workplace and regular pub lunches as a team.

• We offer a compelling career framework and learning budget to support your growth
• Today is a truly flexible workplace, making space and valuing the other important parts of your life, including generous parental leave and your birthday off
• You are actively empowered to help shape the business, the work we do and the impact we create
• We have an open workplace culture that asks for everyone’s input and is constantly welcoming new ideas and ways of working
• You will work in close-knit, multi-disciplinary, self-managed project teams that make interesting, beautiful things that positively impact the community
• Everyone is equally talented and trusts each other to experiment, and suggest new ways to crack client problems, there is no hierarchy
• There are frequent and respected check-in sessions—digitally or in person—to form strong team bonds
• You will have the opportunity to develop skills on the job through collaborating with great minds on complex problems
• We aspire to create the perfect conditions for creatives to do their best work, work they are proud of, work that makes a difference

We’re interested in meeting talented Business Analysts who want to work on projects with purpose. 

We are mostly based in ngar-go (Fitzroy, Melbourne) and we welcome applications from all lands and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.

About Today

We are Australia’s most awarded social impact agency.

We use design and technology to make change happen, at pace and at scale. In the last 12 months, we’ve designed and built Australia’s first online family violence intervention order, established a new approach to co-design for the Victorian mental health sector, built a peer-to-peer product that helps people learn Auslan, and launched a campaign to shift mainstream perceptions of climate change—plus many more.

Our practice is built on strong foundations of human-centred design and digital making. There are 50 of us, working across strategy, research, design, content, delivery and a wonderful support team.

At Today, you’ll experience a welcoming environment filled with smart, fun and caring people from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, who are passionate about creativity, making change, and learning from each other.

About this role

We’re interested in meeting talented Business Analysts who enjoy collaborating in a meaningful way to create work that has a positive impact on people, society and the environment. As a Business Analyst at Today, you will play a pivotal role in translating insights into precise requirements and ensuring a seamless connection between the needs of the user and the technical solution.

Your days will be spent:

• Translating insights into development requirements, bridging the gap between user experience design and technical implementation
• Creating user journey maps and technical maps to ensure alignment between user needs and technical solutions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and define the scope in technical terms, advocating for the user perspective throughout the process
• Acting as the bridge between experience design and technical teams, ensuring effective communication and understanding of project goals and user requirements
• Participating in research efforts to gather insights and contribute to technical scoping sessions
• Contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile rituals to drive project success
• Advocating for accessibility and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards

You will be above to demonstrate:

• 3+ years experience as a Business Analayst or Technical Project Manager in an agency, consultancy or large organisation
• Experience with human-centred design
• Advanced understanding of WCAG 2.0 standards, with demonstrated knowledge of additional accessibility standards
• Experience with agile methods
• A level of comfort with ambiguity, complexity and a process for working through it
• Exceptional communications skills
• You must be legally able to work in Australia

You will also bring:

• An ability to thrive in a collaborative, creative team environment
• You treat others with kindness, empathy and respect
• You are optimistic and bring humour, lightness and play into your work
• You approach every moment thinking ‘how can I help?’
• You know your strengths and can support others to grow their skills in these areas

We work on work with purpose. Our projects see us finding solutions to big, complex challenges around climate, care and communities.

Above all else we strive to protect our team’s capacity for resilience and their general wellbeing. This goes beyond our dog-friendly workplace and regular pub lunches as a team.

• We offer a compelling career framework and learning budget to support your growth
• Today is a truly flexible workplace, making space and valuing the other important parts of your life, including generous parental leave and your birthday off
• You are actively empowered to help shape the business, the work we do and the impact we create
• We have an open workplace culture that asks for everyone’s input and is constantly welcoming new ideas and ways of working
• You will work in close-knit, multi-disciplinary, self-managed project teams that make interesting, beautiful things that positively impact the community
• Everyone is equally talented and trusts each other to experiment, and suggest new ways to crack client problems, there is no hierarchy
• There are frequent and respected check-in sessions—digitally or in person—to form strong team bonds
• You will have the opportunity to develop skills on the job through collaborating with great minds on complex problems
• We aspire to create the perfect conditions for creatives to do their best work, work they are proud of, work that makes a difference