About the Opportunity

We are looking for motivated, positive and hardworking individuals to fill a variety of Business Development roles we currently have on offer.  You will work in the Independent Grocery space and be responsible for driving Client market share and category performance through ownership of in store promotional programs and increasing store sales results through opportunity-based selling.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be required to:

• Merchandise our clients’ product range within Independent grocery chains within your assigned area.
• Create point of sale displays, ensuring the product is well-stocked and maintained.
• Complete seasonal planograms when required
• Sell in new products and upsell all promotions
• Check stock levels for stores, liaising with store managers
• Report accurate data upon the completion of each visit

This opportunity will cover South Brisbane, Gold Coast, Warwick, Ipswich and surrounds. This Full time role is 38 hours per week across 5 days Monday - Friday, with a competitive salary package including superannuation. In addition, you will either be provided with a company car or alternatively a car allowance. 

About You

We’re on the lookout for a consumer focused Business Development Manager with an awesome attitude that can build strong relationships in the IG sector quickly! You will have high energy levels to push and motivate the team around you and accurately report on sales results via various systems.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Previous retail or merchandising experience
• A valid driver’s licence
• Great communication skills to build relationships with store personnel
• Commitment to work on a regular basis in a casual position
• Ability to report your work via apps on a smart device
• Activities can be physically demanding in nature, especially planograms, so you need to be confident with working autonomously to complete these tasks.

What’s next?

If you are looking for a casual position working with amazing brands, then this is the role for you!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Our Client: 

• Our client is a pioneer in the new clinical research and RWE world that puts patients at the heart of the healthcare ecosystem.
• Through a recent acquisition with a company that is equally passionate about the importance of patient empowerment and engagement in healthcare transformation, they are on the path of merging biopharma, medical, and digital technology development with medical care using patient data.
• With its unparalleled technology and data capabilities that deliver the full spectrum of patient-centric services that help providers, payers and suppliers uncover opportunities, accelerate innovation, and improve outcomes for patients.

About the Role:

Client Relationship Manager

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and potential clients
• Generate new business opportunities with support from the Marketing team
• Utilise CRM tools to track and manage client interactions and opportunities
• Set up specific commercial actions, participate in congresses, conferences or customer meetings
• Prepare, present, and follow up on service offers, proposals, and quotes
• Negotiate contracts and work with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing
• Address client concerns and resolve any issues or escalations
• Foster and manage key partnerships, including overseeing global actions for major accounts in order to set up privileged partnerships (through MSA (Master Service Agreement), prices lists, Governance plan).
• Track and report on performance to assess success and areas for improvement

Study Manager:

• Lead project delivery by coordinating effectively with both external (Sponsors, CROs, Investigators) and internal (Data Management, Logistics, Quality Assurance) stakeholders
• Plan and monitor project timelines, deliverables, and budgets while managing associated risks
• Address and resolve customer complaints and scope changes in projects
• Provide regular updates and insights to internal teams and sponsors to ensure alignment and project success. 

More Information: 

• Permanent full-time role
• Start date: ASAP
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Working arrangement: hybrid of 3 office days and 2 WFH

• Must have full- working rights in Australia!
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent, in International Business or in Chemistry
• At least 2-3 years of experience in customer-fronting sales experience
• Experienced in B2B Sales activity from identifying the potential customers, making sales call plan and appointments, delivering sales calls and sales pitch, finding solutions for the customers, following up customers
• Excellent communication skills
• Good negotiation skills, with a grasp of the legal issues associated with contracts

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens. 

 Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration. 

 As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities. 

About the Role  

We are seeking a Business Development Manager who is a proactive, target-driven individual with a passion for fostering client relationships, driving business growth, and exceeding goals. This role will identify, qualify, and close new business that results in substantial incremental revenue and margins.  As a primary business lead, you will be responsible for cultivating new relationships and maintaining existing ones for allocated accounts, driving customer retention, and actively generating leads across Australia.  

We welcome your unique talents, please apply for this role if it would make you excited to come to work every day. 

Sorry if this sounds cheesy, but we really do want you to bring your whole self to work. There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list below, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. (It’s also a fact that women and underrepresented groups tend to only apply when they check every box…) 

You’ve the ability to effectively communicate ideas and strategies, coupled with compelling presentation skills. You’ve proven capability in establishing and nurturing relationships across all organizational levels. You’re target-oriented with a demonstrated track record of meeting and surpassing targets and KPIs, including pipeline metrics and opportunity coverage.

You’ve proven experience in bid preparation and are proficiency in bid preparation, support, and submission processes. You’ve the ability to adeptly manage sales pipelines, forecasts, and opportunities within CRM systems. You’re an expert in crafting business development plans that yield effective results. 

Experience in business development for the software industry is required. Exposure to the libraries domain and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels are highly desirable.

 Responsibilities

The role involves identifying and qualifying customer opportunities, building strong professional relationships, and leveraging internal resources to strengthen Civica's credibility with customers. It involves researching industry strategies, acting as a trusted advisor, shaping deals early in the sales cycle, and advancing profitable revenue growth.

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. We are an Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and a UK Financial Times Diversity leader for the second year in 2021, rising 400 places and ranking 10th overall in the IT and software sector. We work with leading organisations such as the Tech Talent Charter and White Ribbon 

So here at Civica, we look after you. Here’s what you can expect: 

Career opportunities - we take great satisfaction in seeing you grow and share your knowledge to other parts of our large business 

Flexible work - we have the technology and tools to support a hybrid work environment, with the ability to work from home and the office. 

We’re all different - and we love this about us. We provide an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment to all Civicans, new and old 

Focus on learning - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best. 

Giving culture - we encourage you to “give back” with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.