Are you a motivated sales professional looking for a role where your success directly contributes to building Australia's skilled workforce?
Then this is your opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit Group Training Organisation that partners with leading employers to deliver apprenticeships, traineeships and recruitment services across NSW and ACT
About the Role
As a Business Development Professional, you will play a key role in engaging SME businesses, building long-term relationships, and connecting employers with future talent (apprentices and trainees). You'll identify opportunities, present tailored solutions, and grow our market presence by promoting the benefits of partnering with us for apprenticeships, traineeships, and recruitment services.
This is a dynamic role that combines business development, client management, and consultative sales. It's perfect for someone who thrives on achieving results, and loves the thrill of closing a deals that really make a difference to people's life's. You will be launching careers, not selling jobs.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within SME's
* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
* Develop a balanced sales pipeline of prospective clients
* Promote apprenticeship, traineeship, and recruitment solutions tailored to client needs.
* Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to onboarding clients.
* Collaborate with internal colleagues to ensure high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.
About You
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
* Proven experience in B2B sales - business development, minimum of 3 years. Group Training Experience will see you stand out.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* The ability to build long-term, mutually beneficial client relationships.
* A self-motivated, proactive approach to providing solutions to clients needs, with the drive to achieve and exceed targets.
* A genuine interest in workforce development, education, and community impact.
* A passion for learning about our industry and business sectors combined with commitment to on-going research to keep yourself ahead of the market.
* GTO/VET sector experience will be highly regarded.
* Full C class NSW Driver licence
* Hold a current NSW Working With Children Clearance or willingness to obtain one is essential.
Why Join Our Team?
* You will be part of a mission-driven, genuine not-for-profit organisation, that's celebrating its 40th anniversary, making a real difference, launching careers and building Australia's future skilled workforce.
* Genuine work life balance – 8.30am - 5pm and Start your weekend early with 3pm close on Friday's
* We offer a competitive salary package base $90k - $100k + super, phone, laptop and fully maintained car.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and celebrating success.
* The chance to shape the future workforce and help Australian businesses thrive.
* Join a team that loves what they do. Over 75% of our staff have been with the business for more than 10 years. We work hard, but celebrate success as a team.
* 7 days additional leave days per year after 6 months of service
* Birthday cake and an extra day off, regular social events and celebrations
Apply Today.
If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and want a role with purpose, that creates a brighter future for individuals Apply today.
Submit your up-to-date resume, with a cover letter telling us why this opportunity caught your eye.
Please note applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia. We are unable to support sponsorship or working holiday visa holders.
Due to the high volume of applications 1300apprenitce receives, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
1300apprentice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse background. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.