About you

You are hungry for success, and love the challenge involved in winning business. You will have a proven track record of achievement in sales, preferably in the hospitality and/or tourism industry, and will impress us with your demonstrated ability to transform strong rapport with clients into solid business. Your sales flair will be complemented by strong time-management, reporting, computer and administrative skills.

What you will be doing?

• Managing top accounts for Corporate, Wholesale and Inbound.
• Business Development and Account Management within the Wholesale, Inbound, Retail Travel Agent, Corporate and MICE sectors.
• Working in tandem with Business Development Executive to ensure all leads and potential business is followed up efficiently.
• Develop working plans to meet targets.
• Negotiation of rates and terms and conditions.
• Work with the department to ensure simple clear systems are in place to successfully manage the sale and implementation of any new business

The key objective of the business development volunteer role is to identify and establish partnerships with large companies that have social impact initiatives, such as corporate foundations and government grants, aimed at creating job opportunities for underrepresented communities. Essential skills for this role include research and analytical abilities to pinpoint relevant opportunities, strong communication skills for outreach and relationship-building, and an understanding of social impact strategies to effectively align the organization's goals with potential partners.

Key results
- Identify and establish partnerships with large companies that have social impact initiatives
- Research and analytical abilities to pinpoint relevant opportunities
- Strong communication skills for outreach and relationship-building
- Understanding of social impact strategies to align organization's goals with potential partners
- Create job opportunities for underrepresented communities

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. 

Why you will love this opportunity as Business Development Director at Civica

We are seeking a Business Development Director to steer our growth strategy and elevate our commitment to providing unparalleled solutions for our clients. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for driving new business initiatives, strengthening key relationships, and leading high-performing teams to achieve ambitious growth targets.

You will be leading a team of sales, business development managers and bidding professionals and collaborating with leaders across Education department.

Keen to find out more about our Education? Follow the link to find out more about what you'll be working on Education and Learning Management Platform

What will make you successful in this role

• Proven Leadership Skills: Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams in a business development context.
• Strategic Acumen: Ability to develop and execute clear, effective strategies that align with business goals and drive growth.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of public sector operations, particularly in Government, Healthcare, or Education.
• Sales Expertise: Strong track record of achieving sales targets and managing complex sales processes, particularly with SaaS solutions.
• Relationship Building: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience in delivering presentations to key stakeholders.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, as we believe it makes us a stronger organization. If you have the drive and ambition to lead a dynamic business development team, we want to hear from you!

Why you'll love working with us

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

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.

Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.