About Us
At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.
About The Role
As a Business Development Specialist – Education, you'll play a key role in driving growth by building meaningful partnerships with schools, education bodies, and community organisations. You'll champion our Box of Books (BoB) digital platform and broader education solutions, helping schools streamline their procurement and deliver better outcomes for students and families.
This is a hands‐on, relationship‐driven role where you'll own the full customer lifecycle, from prospecting and onboarding to long‐term account growth. If you love connecting with people, solving problems, and making a real impact in the education space, this is your opportunity to do work that matters while delivering against sales, margin, growth, and retention targets.
About You
You're a natural relationship builder with a passion for the education sector. You thrive in a role where every day is different – visiting schools, meeting stakeholders, solving challenges, and driving commercial outcomes.
You'll Bring
* 5+ years experience in education or B2B environments
* At least 2 years in field sales or account management, ideally within education, office supplies, or technology
* Proven strength in sales, prospecting, and negotiation
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and influence stakeholders
* Commercially minded, with a track record of identifying opportunities and delivering value
* Self‐motivated and driven to achieve results
* Strong organisational and time‐management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
* Team‐oriented, with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement
Benefits
* Flexibility to balance work and personal life
* Generous discounts across Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and other Wesfarmers brands
* Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health
* Growing Families Policy supporting expanding families
* Safety, mental health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Public Holidays Policy supporting cultural or religious holidays
* Outstanding learning and development programs to support career growth
* Fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community. At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve.
We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team.
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